Author: Robin.Kyd

Loving God, who commanded us to love our neighbour as ourselves,
grant us the courage to love without boundaries, the wisdom to see your image in every person,
and the strength to challenge all that divides your children.
Break down in us the walls of fear and prejudice, that we might truly be salt and light in the world,
sharing our bread with the hungry, welcoming the stranger,
and spending ourselves on behalf of the oppressed.
May our light break forth like the dawn, revealing your justice, mercy, and inclusive love,
that all might know they are precious in your sight.
Amen

Prayer of the Week

God of justice and mercy, you have shown us the life that pleases you
and blessed us through the words of Christ.
Send your Spirit upon us in the week to come, that we may hunger for righteousness,
show mercy freely, make peace boldly, and walk humbly in your presence,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

God of light and calling, you shone your hope into places of darkness
and called ordinary people to follow your Son.
Give us courage to leave what holds us back, grace to trust where you lead us,
and hearts ready to move outwards in love and service;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

Loving God, the depth of your love is beyond my understanding,
but today I respond to that love.
Break down the areas of my heart that have become hardened.
And as your love lives in me,
may my thoughts, words and actions radiate this love in my community.
Energise my faith, so that through me your Kingdom may come, bringing life and hope.
Amen

Almighty God, who anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit at his baptism
and declared him your beloved Son:
help us this week to live as your beloved children, showing no partiality
but extending your radical welcome to all we meet.
May we go where you send us, speak what you give us to say, and serve with the power of your Spirit.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen