Author: Robin.Kyd

God of hope, whose Spirit assures us that we are your children
and whose love surrounds us wherever we go, grant us courage for the days ahead.
When we face uncertainty, give us patience; when we encounter suffering, give us faith;
when hope grows dim, remind us of your promises.
Keep us steadfast in the way everlasting,
until the day when all creation rejoices in your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Story-telling God,
fill our hearts with your words that set us free to play in the kingdom of peace.
Help us to let go of our focus on ourselves, so we may reach out to share with others.
And send us out to live your words.
Amen

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry, they may serve you in holiness and truth, to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen

God of truth and peace, you call us to welcome Christ in the stranger, the prophet, and the little one:
open our hearts to hear your word, make us generous in simple acts of love,
and teach us to seek the peace that comes from you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ came that we might have life in all its fullness:
grant us courage like Joshua, faith to follow your leading,
and confidence in your unfailing presence.
Keep us steadfast in your Word and faithful in your service,
that we may enter ever more deeply into the abundant life Christ offers;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen