Lord, hear our prayer:

Eternal God, faithful and loving Father, we see you in the beauty of creation, in the love of a friend, in the smile of a new baby and in the satisfaction of a job well done. We discover your presence in our pain and our sorrow, in our hurt and despair. We meet you in worship and in prayer, in the fellowship of your people and through your word. We thank you for those who speak your name, who bring us your hope, who help us to stand and who strengthen our faith. May our prayers of thankfulness be transformed into lives filled with gratitude that will bring faith, hope and courage to others and glory to our ascended Lord. Through the name of our glorified Lord, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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