Here’s a combination opening prayer/call to worship inspired by Psalm
119:1-8. It was written by Joan Stott.
Call to Worship
(inspired by Psalm 119: 1-8)
Blessed and Righteous God,
your truths and grace are revealed to us
as we search your Holy Word.
We come today, to listen to the Word of the Lord.
Gracious God,
We come today, to listen to the Word of the Lord.
Gracious God,
you help us to know you through your Holy Word,
which guides and blesses us.
We come today, to worship the Lord our God.
Holy God,
We come today, to worship the Lord our God.
Holy God,
we gather to worship and praise you,
to learn from your Word in fellowship with others.
We come today, to praise the Lord our God. Amen.
to learn from your Word in fellowship with others.
We come today, to praise the Lord our God. Amen.
~ written by Joan Stott, and posted on The Timeless Psalms. http://www.thetimelesspsalms.net/ If
this prayer is used in shared worship, please provide the following
acknowledgement: © 2011 Joan Stott – ‘The Timeless Psalms’ RCL Psalms
Year A. Used with permission.
