Friday, November 19, 2010
Simple words to give thanks to God for his great love and Faithfulness
I love the ocean and as a way of remembering God's presence and Love when I catch a glimpse of the sea or like a couple of weekends ago get the chance to visit the beach I say "thank you you God for your great love that surrounds us Like the sea surrounds our Island home. My Friend Marvin Hanson took the image and this is a prayer where I in simple terms want say thanks for the amazing ways we are surrounded by God's love. As it is a prayer for a public worship service it is a prayer of thanksgiving and confession.
Lord God
Full of mercy and grace
We are surrounded by your great love
Your faithfulness throughout our times and indeed all time
We praise you
We give thanks
Thank you for Creation
The play of light on rolling hills
Sparkling sea, Lakes and river
Precious rain and warm sunshine
The dawn alive with melodic bird song
The white cap on mountain range
The might of the strong wind and storm
Star fields that speak of the eternal
Thank you for your provision
For Food
A house and home
Family and loved ones
Friends
Our parents and all who have gone before
Our children and grandchildren
Your presence in the good times and the bad
Thank you for your saving acts
For Jesus
His life death and resurrection
We were lost and you found us
Drifting and you gave us purpose
Burdened down and you gave us A clear slate and a fresh start
Broken and you gave us Healing and wholeness
And you walk with us as we walk with you
Lord God
Full of mercy and grace
We are surrounded by your great love
Your faithfulness throughout our times and indeed all time
We admit we have sinned against you
We pray you would forgive us
Forgive us lord for our sin
Seeking our own way not yours
Not loving as you do
Turning a blind eye to poverty and injustice
Unkind thoughts and deeds
Doing what we should not and leaving undone the good we should
Forgive us lord
Thank you
That as we have confessed our sins you are faithful and just and forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Fill us anew with you spirit
That we may know you more
Serve you with our lives
Witness to Jesus Christ
And share your love
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