Author: Robin.Kyd

Faithful God, as we enter this new week,
save us from empty promises, needless quarrels and constant complaint.
When the way is hard, help us to trust you, as you brought water from the rock in the wilderness.
When you call us to serve, give us grace not merely to say ‘yes’, but to live our ‘yes’ in faithful action.
Make us patient with one another, honest in our words, generous in our deeds
and attentive to your presence in every circumstance.
Lead us through the week ahead in the way of Christ and make our lives a true response to your love.
Amen

God of our journey, lead us together into the week and years ahead.
Make us builders of bridges, makers of peace, speakers of truth and bearers of hope.
When we disagree, give us grace; when we grow weary, renew us;
when we are tempted to walk apart, remind us that we are one body in Christ.
Keep Cornerstone faithful to its calling: Christ our foundation, Christ our centre, and Christ our hope.
Teach us to walk together in the light of the Lord.
Amen

God of boundless mercy, you led your people through the waters from slavery into freedom
and in Jesus Christ, you have forgiven us more than we could ever repay.
Release us from resentment, heal the wounds that imprison our hearts,
and give us grace to forgive as we have been forgiven;
that our lives may bear witness to the reconciling love of Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen

God of healing and peace, as new creations in Christ may we go:
to witness to your power to renew us,
to overcome barriers that divide us,
and to show in our lives your reconciling love.
Amen

God of the burning bush and the rugged cross,
you call your people from familiar places into the adventure of faithful discipleship.
Give us eyes to recognise your presence, ears to hear your call, and courage to follow Jesus
wherever he leads; that, losing ourselves in love and service,
we may discover the life that only you can give; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen