Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous deeds among all peoples. (Psalm 96: 1-3)
We are glad that you have given us good reason to sing a new song.
Every day we can leave behind the mistakes of yesterday and begin again.
Every day we experience our weakness and know that You can renew our strength.
Every day our fears for the future dissolve in your promise of a New Heaven and a New Earth.
Father, we thank you that all of this is our inspiration as we respond to Your call to tell the story of Jesus and to share His love among all peoples.
Despite the restrictions of these days, keep us close to your Word and constantly in prayer.
Give us opportunity to share what we know to be true, never let us ignore the plea for help, so that others may join with us in singing a new song.
May all our times of worship play their
part in declaring your glory among the nations.
God our Father,
It stretches mind and imagination as we remember the coming of Your Son amongst us,
‘To come from highest bliss/Down to such a world’s this.’
Where disease, disaster, dark spiritual powers and death constantly threaten to overwhelm the lives of men and women.
And yet he came with healing, with hope, with the promise of forgiveness and a future life where everything that causes us pain is wiped away in His powerful love.
Father we thank you for the Good News Jesus preached and the Good News proclaimed in His death and Resurrection, our assurance that the groans of our personal experience will give way to shouts of celebration.
We remember those who were once amongst us, shared the work with us, encouraged us and loved us and who now know the reality of a new beginning in the eternal presence of Jesus.
Wherever there is disaster and despair in the world may Your Church bring hope in her message and her life.
Wherever the leaders of the nations feel overwhelmed by the challenges of these days sustain them in your wisdom.
Wherever our own nation is threatened by division or disorder strengthen our common purpose.
Wherever people are asked to serve in the most demanding circumstances, tending to the sick and maintaining essential services protect them and provide every resource needed.
Whatever our families and friends are going through in this moment give them your strength and peace.
