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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
We give you thanks, O God, for you bless the Church with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. *
Help us to support one another, to be respectful of our differences and to work for the unity of all those throughout the world who call upon Jesus as Lord.
Help us by your grace to continue praying the prayer of your Son that we may be one, that we may draw ever closer together and recognize that our unity is that of yours, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. *
Amen.
- Graymoor
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
The land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Psalm 104:13-19 (New International Version)
He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate -- bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
The trees of the LORD are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the junipers. The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the hyrax. He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.
Response to the Scripture
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
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. *
The land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Let us give thanks to the beneficent and merciful God, the Father of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ, *
for He has covered us, helped us, guarded us, accepted us unto Him, spared us, supported us, and brought us to this hour.
Let us also ask Him, the Lord our God, the Almighty, to guard us in all peace this holy day and all the days of our life.
- The Agpeya of the Coptic Church
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” )