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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me. Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!
- Ancient Wells
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
Forever will I give you thanks.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Psalm 30 5-6,12-13 (New American Bible for Catholics)
Sing praise to the Lord, you faithful; *
give thanks to God's holy name.
For divine anger lasts but a moment; *
divine favor lasts a lifetime.
At dusk weeping comes for the night; *
but at dawn there is rejoicing.
You changed my mourning into dancing; *
you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.
With my whole being *
I sing endless praise to you.
O Lord, my God, *
forever will I give you thanks.
Response to the Scripture
I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Forever will I give you thanks.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.
Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.
- Karl Barth
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )