The desert will sing and rejoice
And the wilderness blossom with flowers
All will see the Lord's splendour,
See the greatness of the Lord
Tell everyone who is anxious
Be strong and dont be afraid.
Song “Christ be our light”
Forgive us
We often choose the wrong way
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
We say the Lord’s Prayer in our own language
Psalm 25
To You, Lord, I lift up my soul.
2 My God, in You I trust,
Do not let me be ashamed;
Do not let my enemies rejoice over me.
3 Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed;
Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.
We pray for all those we know who need our help and prayers who we carry in our hearts today. For Ukraine, Russia, Iran, China, Yemen, Afghanistan, for Syria, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Belarus, Ethiopia, Yemen, Gaza, our burning world and those dealing with the fires, for leaders to act on climate change, for all with Covid today and their families, doctors and nurses, carers, teachers, those confronting injustice, for the many refugees, our own country, our families and friends and ourselves. Spirit of the Living God be present with us. Let your angels be beside us at this time. In Jesus Name we pray.
May we not fail you though we face great dangers.
Give us your peace, your wisdom and your strength. Amen
Song “Light of the world”
In our watching and in our waiting
Come Lord Jesus
In our hopes and our fears
Come Lord Jesus
In our homes and in our world
Come Lord Jesus
Come Lord Jesus, when least expected.
With thanks to © Iona Community adapted
