Here’s an opening prayer
from the Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren.
Opening Prayer
God
of wonder and glory, this world around us is awesome.
You
created it!
You
continue to hold it together,
even
as we threaten to tear it apart.
God
of justice and righteousness,
to
you we look for the truth.
You
are the ultimate judge.
Your
wisdom cuts through the lies.
God
of grace and mercy,
the
love you have shown us in Jesus is more than we deserve.
Your
arms are open wide,
like
a waiting father for his prodigal children,
ready
to welcome and restore.
We
come to you just now thirsting for your living water.
Guide
us to the streams of your wonder and glory,
your
justice and righteousness, your grace and mercy,
that
we may drink and be satisfied,
renewed
for our continuing journey with Jesus.
This
we pray in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit....
