Here’s a
prayer of thanksgiving inspired by Zechariah’s song in Luke 1:68-79 (just after
the birth of John the Baptist). It was
written by Michael Perry in Bible
Praying, and is available on the Jubilate website.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
(inspired by Luke 1:68-79)
We bless
you, our Lord God,
that you
have come
and have
redeemed your people,
raising up
for us a strong saviour
from the family of your servant David,
as you promised through your prophets
long ago.
You have
rescued us from the grip of our enemy;
you have
enabled us to serve you without fear,
in holiness and righteousness before you
all our days.
we thank
you that you have given to us, your people,
the knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of our sins;
and that
by your tender mercy
the Sun
has risen into heaven
to shine
on all who live in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
and to
guide our feet into the way of peace. Amen.
~ written
by Michael Perry. Posted on the Jubilate website. http://www.jubilate.co.uk/
