Lord, hear our prayer:

Lord, we come into your presence, aware of your holiness but drawn by your gentleness. We come because we have heard of your mercy, and we come bringing our sinfulness. We come confessing that you are Creator, aware of our need of your re-creation. We come declaring your sovereignty and majesty, and ready to offer thanksgiving and glory. We come knowing that you are our judge, but trusting your mercy and the grace of Christ. We come because you are worthy of our worship and commitment, we come because you called us, we come because in you we have life, hope and eternal life. We come in Christ’s name.

Amen.

Some minor adaptation on some prayers.
David Clowes, 500 Prayers For All Occasions © 2003 by David C Cook Publishing
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