Here’s a closing prayer inspired by the suggested scripture
readings for Epiphany 7, Year A. It was
written by Rev. Elizabeth Dilley, and posted on the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website.
Closing Prayer
(inspired by
Leviticus 19: 9-10, Matthew 5: 43-48)
Wonderful God, you call us to do the impossible:
to love our
enemies,
to confront
injustice,
to share
bountifully with the poor.
You do not give us an inch:
you call us to be perfect in our imitation of you.
And yet, you give us everything:
love abounding,
the foundation of
Christ,
and the gift of
creation.
Bless us, therefore, as we depart this place:
give us the blessing of a faithful spirit, a willing heart,
and a kin-dom of grace. Amen!
~ written by the
Rev. Elizabeth Dilley, , and
posted on the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/
