Here’s an opening prayer
inspired by Psalm 130. It was written by
Joan Stott, and posted on The Timeless Psalms.
Opening Prayer
(inspired by Psalm 130)
O Lord our God, we come to
you, seeking to
rise up from the depths and
agony of despair.
Please listen, our Saving
God—
we need your help and
blessing.
Lord, through the tenderness
of your mercy towards us
we have learned to worship
you—
and to revere your Holy Name;
therefore, we place our
entire trust
and hope in you, our
Trustworthy God.
We gather to offer you our
thanks,
for we know that you offer us
your unfailing love and mercy
that is beyond our
understanding.
You know our longing for
forgiveness,
and you offer us your
presence - which
blesses us from God’s
overflowing store
of mercy, hope, freedom and
joy. Amen.
~ written by Joan Stott, and
posted on The Timeless Psalms. If any part of these Prayers
and/or Meditations is used in shared worship, please provide the following
acknowledgement: © 2011 Joan Stott – ‘The Timeless Psalms’ RCL Psalms Year A.
Used with permission.
