Prayer
on a theme of Praise
Light of light
Lord of Lords
God of this world
and the next
We give you thanks
for the promise of this day
We give you thanks
for the challenge of this day
We give you thanks
for the blessings of this day
Light of light
Lord of Lords
God of this world
and the next
We give you thanks
This world is yours, planned in eternity
created in a moment of sheer exuberance
permeated with love
well made
This place is yours, in its simplicity
blue sky and countryside, pure creativity
painted with care
well made
This day is yours, pure generosity
given for moments of gentle reflection
in the bustle of a day
well made
This moment is yours in its entirety
a drop of time in an ocean of history
gifted with joy
well made
There is glory
within each sunrise, Lord
a warm effusion of praise
reaching upwards and out
connecting earth
with heaven
creator
with created
Shafts of sunlight
arms outstretched in worship
encourage participation
from those who watch
and wonder
at the beauty of it all
Thank you Lord God for the opportunity of worship
for the freedom to be amongst your family
meeting together in your house
and in the warmth of your embrace
Thank you that in worship we can put aside
the uncertainties of this world and rest
upon the certainties of the Kingdom
for your promises are not changeable
as those of a politician might be
but immovable and eternal
Thank you that we can bring to your feet
all the hurts and fears that trouble us
and leave them there
knowing that your strength and assurance
are all that we require
Thank you that as we draw near in worship
we are transported
from a world of concerns and fears
to a place where we can be at peace in your presence
find healing, wholeness and refreshment.
Thank you Lord God for the opportunity of worship
Creator of all
Sustainer of all
Saviour of all
Your glory and majesty
are beyond our understanding
Your power too awesome to behold
And yet your love enfolds us as a gentle breeze
Saviour of all
Sustainer of all
Creator of all
We bless your holy name
How can we praise you
In life’s ordinary moments
bus, car or train
pedestrian moments
at home and employment
with all those distractions
How can we praise you?
How can we praise you
when time is so precious
appointments and targets
distracting our focus
muddying waters
made clean for your purpose
How can we praise you?
How can we praise you?
Through all of our actions
a smile and a greeting
a shoulder to lean on
a word in due season
love and compassion
in all situations
Yours, Lord is the Glory
in everything I see
a country scene
mountain stream
sunrise, sunset, rain and snow
Yours, Lord is the Glory
wherever I might go
Yours, Lord is the Glory
in everything I hear
a roaring sea
bumblebee
laughter, loving, a tender poem
Yours, Lord is the Glory
wherever I might go
Yours, Lord is the Glory
in everything I feel
a special place
warm embrace
accepted, helped to become whole
Jesus
I am not a poet
or musician
but
I have written
a song of praise
in my heart
And in the quietness
of this moment
I shall share it with you
in the certain knowledge
that any imperfections
will be made perfect
in the simple act
of opening my heart
and singing
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