God of grace and mercy,

we approach you very conscious of how different life would be

if you had not reached out with reconciliation towards humanity;

We ask for your ongoing mercy towards your creation

and all who are part of this gift entrusted to us;

guide us in appropriate care and use of your generosity.

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

God of grace and mercy,

we ask for wisdom and compassion for the leaders of nations

and directors of global organisations

whose actions can result in good or ill for whole populations,

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

God of grace and mercy,

we ask for discernment and tolerance for the leaders

of the numerous religions which claim peoples’ devotion and loyalty;

May peoples’ desire for a greater good beyond themselves

result in a common good and good will for all

which reflects your own good will towards humanity and our world.

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

God of grace and mercy,

we are mindful of those dear to us

who have to deal with ill health in a variety of manifestations,

who struggle with the demands of day to day existence:

we name them…  silently or aloud….

Grant them encouragement and peace,

guide us in how we might answer our prayers for them

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

God of grace and mercy

we thank you for ongoing blessings,

open our minds to recognize them

even as the cares and worries of life,

the desire for security in these uncertain times

threatens to choke our awareness of your goodness to us;

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

in the name of Christ we pray

AMEN