Prayers

Lord of creation, whose glory is around and within us: open our eyes to your wonders, that we may serve you with reverence and know…

Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we may enjoy eternal life in…

Merciful God, your Son came to save us: and bore our sins on the cross: may we trust in you mercy and know your love,…

Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all…

God of constant mercy, who sent your son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may…

God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all…

Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we…

Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace;…

God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by…

Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.