Lord, hear our prayer:

Father, most holy and precious Lord, we praise you that even the colors of creation seem brighter, and the joy of friendships in him ever deeper and your love and mercy overwhelm us with hope ever richer. Lord, we praise you that in Christ’s resurrection we have the assurance that though we were lost, now we have been found. Though we were empty, each day we are being filled. Though once we merely existed, now we are receiving new life. Though we were alone, now he is with us always until the end, and beyond. We come to praise the living Christ. For this we exalt, magnify and praise you.

Amen.

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