Lord, hear our prayer:

Lord, Redeemer and King, we thank you that you love us; that you reach out to touch us and change our hearts and lives. We praise you that you always make the first move. No one asked you to create the world; you just chose to do it. No one asked that you should make the world so full of beautiful things; you just planned it that way. No one suggested that you fill it with so many people who are kind and understanding; that was how you wanted it to be. For all the blessings, for all the love, for the hope of eternity with you, we thank you in 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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