Author: Robin.Kyd

Risen and victorious God, who on the first day of the week
raised your Son Jesus Christ from the dead and opened for us the gate of everlasting life:
grant that we who celebrate his resurrection with joy
may be raised from the death of sin to the new life of righteousness.
Strengthen us by your Spirit to live as witnesses of the risen Lord, that through our words and our lives
the good news of forgiveness and new life may be made known to all people.
Amen

Almighty and ever-living God, who in your tender love for the human race sent your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross,
grant that we may follow the example of his humility and walk in the way of his obedience;
that, as we enter with him into his passion, we may also share in the glory of his resurrection;
through him who was obedient even to death upon the cross for our sake.
Amen

God of covenant and caring, you have placed us in a world of endless variety and fascination.
Keep our feet steady on the path and our hearts close to your purposes
so that we might be equipped for the journey and energised by your presence in our lives.
In Christ’s spirit, we pray.
Amen

Faithful God, who’s loving purposes are often hidden yet never fail, grant us the courage of Jochebed,
the compassion of Pharaoh’s daughter, and the steadfast heart of Mary.
When we must release what we cherish, teach us to trust you.
When love leads us through sorrow, hold us in hope.
And in all our living, make us instruments of your protecting grace;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen

Life giving God, who calls us to listen and invites us to drink deeply of your grace,
go with us into this new week. When we grow weary, refresh us. When we grow stubborn, soften us.
When we encounter strangers, make us bold in love.
Let the living water of Christ flow through our words and actions,
so that our homes, workplaces, and communities may glimpse your truth and mercy.
We ask this in the name of the Christ who is the Living waters
Amen

Holy and guiding God, you called Abram to step out in faith, and you call us to trust your promises.
Give us courage to follow where you lead, eyes to see your presence on the journey,
and hearts open to the new birth you offer in Christ.
Shape us by your Spirit, that we may live as signs of your love in the world,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen