Christian Prayers & Resources

inspired by the Celtic Christian Church

Liturgy

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God of storm and rain cloud
of wind and biting cold
of hail, thunder and flood.
In darker days, loud and fearful days
we see something of your awesome power
and recognise our own weakness
our own inability to control the elements.
God of sunshine and birdsong
of calm mists and warm breezes
slow moving streams, and blossoming trees
In lighter days, fun-filled brighter days
we see something of your overwhelming love
and recognise our own unworthiness
Help us to recognise you within the elements
of your created world
and be grateful

You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise
All: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you are for him
All: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth

You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honour. You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet.
All: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth

You alone are the Lord; You have made heaven,
The heaven of heavens, with all their host,
Neh 9:6

Exposed by the brightness of your Glory, the exuberance of your creative Spirit,
our lives can look so barren, so shallow
Creator God
All: Create a right spirit within us

Exposed by the inclusiveness of your love, for your willingness
to give your own Son not just for one people but for all mankind
Loving God
All: Teach us how to Love

Exposed by the humility of your Son, who came to earth as Servant King,
washing feet rather than waging war
God of all
All: Help us to serve

Creator God, Loving God, God of all, we stand here today exposed and vulnerable.
All: Forgive us when we fall short of your expectations. Forgive us for our lack of love. Forgive us those times when through pride we fail to serve others as you did. Forgive us when we forget who we are, and whom we serve.

Christ was chosen even before the world was created, but because of you, he did not come until these last days. 21 And when he did come, it was to lead you to have faith in God, who raised him from death and honored him in a glorious way. That's why you have put your faith and hope in God
1Peter 1: 20

Let us join together in the words of the Lord 's prayer
ALL: Our Father…

All: Creator God, you are worthy of our praise and worship
Make us worthy of the world in which you have placed us.
Help us to accept the value you place on each one of us
Empower us in our stewardship of your garden and in the daily task
of spreading the Good News of Your creative and redeeming Love
Make us one in purpose, as you are one with Jesus and the Holy Spirit
Amen