Lord, hear our prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank you for signs of your truth and love in the coming of Christ to reclaim the world and our lives. We thank you for everything in the lives of those around us that reflects your goodness and love; for every sign of your kingdom of justice, truth, obedience and faithfulness; for the offer of a place in your kingdom and for our baptism in water and the Spirit. We praise you for signs of your grace in the water and in the bread and wine; that our baptism is a picture of your undeserved grace, of the call to repent and believe, and of the challenge to growth and commitment and service. We give you thanks, praise and glory in Christ Jesus’ 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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