God our Saviour
in you is the hope of all the earth
from shore to shore, the whole world rests upon your goodness
in you, Lord God, is hope and salvation
for all of creation
For by your power the mountains were formed
in your strength, you separated the water from the land
in your mercy, you still the turmoil of the nations
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Almighty God
we marvel at your wonders
from dawn to dusk,
in the changes of the season
in the birth of a child
all bring forth your joy to the world
all sing of your glory, know of your goodness
your goodness shown through your care for this land, which is enriched through your mighty hand
we bow in humility that you are our God and we are your people
that you reveal the spectacle of heaven and earth to us
both through our observation of the created world and in our worship together, this hour, this day
May this time in praise and devotion honour you and you alone, Lord God
may all we say and do and think be acceptable in your sight, Our Father
That we may be justified, not through our own work, but through your goodness and mercy which endures forever and ever
Forgiving God
may we lay the burdens of this week aside
the burdens of guilt and shame we carry with us, day after day
the pain of knowing we have sinned against you and against others
the sorrow we have when we realise we have at times been self-righteous and judgemental.
Come and wipe the slate clean, Lord God
release us from all which burdens us
and remind us we are forgiven of these and all the ways we have failed you this week in and through Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen