Almighty God,
In your graciousness, and by your Holy Spirit, you bless us with this time and place of sanctuary and rest in your son Jesus Christ. You bless us by turning us to you. Hear our prayer Lord through your Son, our mediator and our mediation.
Lord,
The gathering of this church family is your work, and we thank you for the blessings you have gifted us. You shine to us through your word and your body and blood. And you shinethrough us, often when we don’t even realize it. By your Holy Spirit, continue to use us and the relationships that you build here and outside this room, to offer comfort found only in the Good News of your present and coming Kingdom. Through the hearing of your Word, cause us to love each other as you have loved us. Have us lift each other up in prayer and encouragement. Continue to cause us to walk with each other, and when need be, to carry each other. May the power of your Word shatter the bondage that prevents us from pouring out compassion.
Open our ears and hearts that we may hear and know your voice. Have us just sit, and rest in your healing hands, as you make us new.
AMEN.