Prayer: Extravagant God

Here’s a prayer of commitment and/or dedication inspired by John 12:-18, where Mary anoints Jesus’ feet.  It comes from the Anglican Church of Canada.

 

Collect for Lent 5 C

(inspired by John 12:1-8)

 

Extravagant God,

lavishing your love on our poverty of heart:

inspire us to give with generosity,

to love life so that we may find it again,

and thus the world will be filled

with the fragrance of your love;

through Jesus Christ, who offers himself for us. Amen.

~ from Prayers for an Inclusive Church 2009, alt. Posted in “Trial Use Collects and Prayers Over the Gifts for Year C” on the Anglican Church of Canada website. http://www.anglican.ca/wp-content/uploads/Trial-Use-Collects-Lent-1C-through-Lent-5C.pdf