We thank you for this day
For life in our bodies
And offer our praise to you
Open our hearts and minds
And give us your presence
To transform our lives and those around us today
Song “Light of the world”
Forgive us
When we often choose the wrong way
And we are confused, angry and sad
Restore us
Help us to have compassion for ourselves and others
To create a world that is good and just
And to carry your dream within us
Jesus says "I am the Way", and so we come to follow Christ.
Jesus says "I am the Truth", and so we come to dwell in the light of
that Truth.
Jesus says "I am the Light", and so we come, leaving all else
behind, to which we cling. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer in our own language
Our Prayers for today and for Gods hand to be upon us and angels to protect us…
I pray this Epiphany time, for light in our Covid world,
Though I am fickle and full of doubt
In you I place my trust.
To serve those around me,
To seek justice and peace and care for your earth,
To forgive others and to be used by your Spirit
To bring more love to my corner of the world
And so to be one of your people on earth
For Christ's sake. Amen.
Closing Responses
This is the day that God has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
I will not offer to God
Offerings that cost me nothing
I will go in Peace
To love and serve my God
And make a difference
Amen
