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