Author: Robin.Kyd

God of all the saints, you call us to grow in faith, abound in love,
and seek your presence with open hearts.
As you welcomed Zacchaeus and transformed his life, so welcome us and renew us by your grace.
Grant us courage to persevere in hope, wisdom to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before,
and compassion to serve our neighbours with joy.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen

Creator God, you formed rivers to nourish the earth and placed us in your garden to till and keep it.
Forgive us where we have failed in our stewardship and ignored the cries of creation.
Stir in us the courage to act with justice, the humility to learn from the young,
and the wisdom to care for all that you have made.
Let our gratitude bear fruit in action, for the sake of your world and all its creatures.
Through Jesus Christ, who walked your earth and loved it well.
Amen

Holy One, who calls prophets to heed the whisper of sacred wind,
and artists to render the unseen in strokes of light and longing –
I thank you for the grace to serve: for the ministry you entrusted to my care,
for the imagination you stirred within me, for the witness you shaped through the contours of my life.
As I step into a new season, may your Spirit go before me like dawn breaking over quiet hills.
And may those I leave behind be stirred to follow you
with courage that sings, creativity that dances, and joy that endures.
Through Jesus Christ, our companion on the road, our guide through shadow and light.
Amen

God of steadfast love, as we step into a new week, we remember Jesus, risen, present, and powerful.
Fill us with the courage to stand firm in faith, to speak truth with gentleness,
and to return always to gratitude.
Let us marvel at your mercy each day and send us out as people who have been made whole,
ready to serve and praise you in all we do through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Gracious God, you inspire us with your Spirit,
granting wisdom, skill, and understanding to accomplish every good work you have prepared for us.
As you filled Bezalel and Oholiab with creative gifts for your sanctuary,
so fill us with your grace, that we may use our talents for your glory.
Remind us that we were once far off, but now, by your mercy, we are brought near through Christ.
Make us living examples of your handiwork, created anew in Jesus
for the good works you have called us to do.
Through him who unites us and gives life, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

God of all goodness, we thank you for your steadfast love
and the gift of contentment that comes from trusting in you.
As we step into the week ahead, fill our hearts with gratitude for your daily mercies
and guide our steps in faith.
Help us to seek your will above all else, to be generous with what we have,
and to find joy in serving others.
Keep us mindful of your presence and faithful to your call,
so that our lives may reflect your grace and hope,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

God of peace, you have made us one family in Christ,
called us from many traditions, and sent us to serve together in your world.
Grant us, we pray, the courage to keep our covenant, the grace to forgive and heal,
and the hope to persevere in faith,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen