Faithful and ever loving God
what wonder it is to know this faith and love
you offer
offer all of creation
that we know
through accepting Jesus in our lives
great is our thanksgiving for this precious, precious gift
which is with us
all the days of our lives
in times of worry and times of contentment
in times of quitting and times of continuing
in times of weakness and times of strength
how wonderful it is, indeed, to know in all situations
you are at our side
guiding, encouraging, supporting
sometimes even kicking up the backside
always helping us to keep the faith
and set out eyes on the goal
the crown of righteousness
praise and thanksgiving we offer for this support
and we pray for those who need your support this day
our Prime Minister and their government
give them wisdom and grace
to serve for the good of the nation
and to seek to care for the least and the lost
placing their needs above their own
we pray for all who are frightened to put their heating on
those who do not know how they will make it through this winter
we pray for foodbanks, clothing banks as their need increases and donations decrease
Lord, we look to a time where they are all closed for good
and pray that time would come soon
we pray for those who are ill, awaiting results, undergoing treatment
strengthen them, through the power of the Spirit
and those who sit at their bedsides, holding their hands in love
we pray for our siblings in Christ throughout the world
together, may we finish the race and bring glory to Christ’s name
we especially pray for Christians in Iran, Myanmar, Somalia
whose lives are in great danger through their faith in Jesus
we pray for those who fight for justice
those who speak up and out for those without a voice
grant them determination and endurance
we pray for ourselves
that we may be worthy kingdom people
always bringing Christ’s love into the communities we live
and to him be all glory and praise now and always
Amen