As our people explore prayer in 2015 we have had several share their own prayers in worship. These prayers were written and led by Valerie Andersen. May they be a source of prayer and connection to God for you as well.
A prayer from St. Francis’ Canticle of the Sun, Psalm 8 and Romans 8
Most high, all powerful and all good Lord!
All praise is Yours, all glory, all honor, and all blessing.
To You, alone, Most High, do they belong.
You have blessed us with the sun, which brings us day,
radiant in its splendor.
You have blessed us with the moon and the stars, to brighten
and guide the night.
For these blessings, we
thank and praise You, O God.
We are not worthy to pronounce Your name yet You have made
us but a little lower than the angels.
You have blessed us with the Earth, its vast beauty and resources, all
its living things, entrusting us with its care and stewardship.
You have blessed us with fire, cheerful, warm and powerful.
You have blessed us with wind and air, clouds and storms,
all the weather.
You have blessed us with water, humble, precious, and pure.
For these blessings, we
thank and praise You, O God.
Precious Jesus, You came to this world, modeling true grace
and mercy. You showed that nothing
separates us from Your love. You have blessed us with the charge to share that love
and care for all people.
Through those who endure sickness and trial;
Through whose who forgive for love of You;
Happy are those who serve and endure in peace, for by You,
Most High, they will be crowned.
For these blessings, we
thank and praise You, O God.
Be praised, my Lord, through Bodily Death, from whose
embrace no living person can escape.
This second death can do no harm for we have been set free. Already dead to sin, we have been
adopted and redeemed. We live by
and through the glory and resurrection of Christ Jesus.
For these blessings, we
thank and praise You, O God.
With humility and joy, we give you all praise, thanks, honor
and blessing. Amen.
