Here’s a prayer of commitment and intercession from the Christian Aid website.
Prayer of Commitment for Epiphany
(based on Psalm 29)
'The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;
the Lord sits enthroned as king for ever.
May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless his people with peace!' (Psalm 29:10-11)
Lord Jesus, today we remember kings who came
And bowed before you, offering precious gifts.
And we remember you – Almighty King – who came
And humbly gave yourself, even to death on a cross.
We also would come and kneel, and lay our lives at your feet.
We commit again to love you, and others, with all our hearts,
minds, souls and strength.
We pledge again to give our money, our status, and our very selves
to your kingdom of love.
We ask for your help in prioritising you, and your image in others
above ourselves.
And we remember all those waiting for floods to recede;
Lives to be restored;
Peace to come;
And us to rise up and follow your call
To build your kingdom of justice
With obedience, sacrifice, and love.
Amen.
And bowed before you, offering precious gifts.
And we remember you – Almighty King – who came
And humbly gave yourself, even to death on a cross.
We also would come and kneel, and lay our lives at your feet.
We commit again to love you, and others, with all our hearts,
minds, souls and strength.
We pledge again to give our money, our status, and our very selves
to your kingdom of love.
We ask for your help in prioritising you, and your image in others
above ourselves.
And we remember all those waiting for floods to recede;
Lives to be restored;
Peace to come;
And us to rise up and follow your call
To build your kingdom of justice
With obedience, sacrifice, and love.
Amen.
