Lord, hear our prayer:

Father, most holy Lord, we praise you for the privilege of walking with Christ and bearing his name; for the joy that he has brought into our lives and the new sense of purpose we feel; for the meaning and direction he has given to our lives and for the peace, courage and faith that he gives; for the laughter and love with which he has touched our days and for the love that reaches out and goes on reaching out to fill us and transform our witness and worship and praise. Father, receive our praises, for we bring them in the name of Christ Jesus, our Lord.

Amen.

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