Author: Robin.Kyd

Living God, like Nicodemus who came to Jesus in search of truth,
we too come seeking your wisdom and guidance for now and the days ahead.
Open our hearts and minds to the transforming power of your Holy Spirit.
Help us to understand the mystery of being born again,
and to embrace the new life you offer through Jesus Christ
who gathers us in your name and your Spirit that renews our faith day by day.
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.
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We come before you with hearts full of gratitude and praise.
Your steadfast love endures forever, and your faithfulness reaches to the heavens.
We thank you for being our strength and our song, and for becoming our salvation.
Lord, just as the psalmist rejoiced in your deliverance,
we too rejoice in the victory you have given us through Jesus Christ.
When we are pushed hard, feeling as if we are falling, you, Lord, are our help.
You are our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
We will not fear, for you are with us all the days of our lives.
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Father, you are the king of heaven, above all forms of earthly kingship;
Jesus, you are the king of love incarnate, our Saviour, lover of souls;
Holy Spirit, you are the spirit of divine kingship, surging among us in power and glory.
We adore you, not with gold and jewels or the symbols of earthly rulers,
but with hearts and minds open to the love and wisdom of your divine leadership.
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Living and Loving God, just as you restored health to the woman who touched Jesus’ robe and brought life to Jairus’ daughter, we come to you in faith, believing in your power to heal and restore. Touch our lives and the lives of those we hold dear, that we may experience your miraculous healing in the coming week. Strengthen our faith to trust in your timing and your will in n Jesus’ name.
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Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good thing,
graft in our hearts the love of your Name, increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness, and bring forth in us the fruit of good works;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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Restless God, we know that you never rest in your love and concern for all of creation.
We know that you ceaselessly search us out, calling us to be here together
in prayer and song and word.
We know that you do not rest until justice rains down on the earth and until mercy flows like a river.
We are your people, your community, your family.
Today we open ourselves to your restless Spirit
and live in expectation of your transformative work in our lives.
Amen