Praying Psalm 96: 11-13

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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

Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Psalm 96 11-13 (New International Version)

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the LORD, for he comes - he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness.

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. *

Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *

Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever. *

- Didache

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” )

Praying Exodus 34:8-14

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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

Thanks to you, O ever-gentle Christ, for raising me freely from the black and darkness of last night into the kindly light of day.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Exodus 34:8-14 (New International Version)

Moses bowed to the ground at once and worshiped. "LORD," he said, "if I have found favor in your eyes, then let the LORD go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritance." *

Then the LORD said: "I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you. Obey what I command you today. I will drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land where you are going, or they will be a snare among you. Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world.

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” )

Praying 1 Chronicles 16:34-36

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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

You, O Lord, are mighty forever, You quicken the dead back to life; You are mighty to save. You cause the wind to blow and the rain to fall. You sustain the living with lovingkindness, quicken the dead with great mercy, support the falling, heal the sick, loose the bound, and keep Your faithfulness to them that sleep in the dust.*

Who is like You, Lord of mighty acts, and who resembles You, O King, who kills and raises from the dead, and causes salvation to spring forth? Who is like You, Father of mercy, who in mercy remember Your creatures unto life? Yea, faithful are You to quicken the dead. Blessed are You, O Lord, who quickens the dead.

- Traditional Sukkot Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 (New International Version)

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Cry out,

"Save us, God our Savior; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise." *

Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,

To you, O Christ, we sing,

And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,

Our worship bring. *

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,

Eternal praise is due.

O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory

And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

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” )

Praying John 1:1-14

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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

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *

We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *

We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying John 1:1-14 (New International Version)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. *

There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. *

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

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. *

We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Lord, give me I pray: *

A remembering heart for the things that have happened

An attentive heart to what I have heard

A forgiving heart for what has hurt

A grateful heart for what has blessed

A brave heart for what may be required

An open heart to all that may come

A trusting heart to go forth with You

A loving heart for You and all Your creation

A longing heart for the reconciliation of all things

A willing heart to say “Yes” to what You will

- Leighton Ford

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” )

Praying Job 38:41-39:4

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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

You provide food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Job 38:41-39:4 (New International Version)

Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?

Do you know when the mountain goats give birth?

Do you watch when the doe bears her fawn?

Do you count the months till they bear?

Do you know the time they give birth?

They crouch down and bring forth their young; their labor pains are ended. Their young thrive and grow strong in the wilds; they leave and do not return.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

You provide food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *

Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

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” )

Praying Genesis 17:1-10

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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

Thanks to you, O ever-gentle Christ, for raising me freely from the black and darkness of last night into the kindly light of day.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Genesis 17:1-10 (New International Version)

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, *

"I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers."

Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, *

"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."

Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

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” )

Praying 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

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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

You, O Lord, are mighty forever, You quicken the dead back to life; You are mighty to save. You cause the wind to blow and the rain to fall. You sustain the living with lovingkindness, quicken the dead with great mercy, support the falling, heal the sick, loose the bound, and keep Your faithfulness to them that sleep in the dust.*

Who is like You, Lord of mighty acts, and who resembles You, O King, who kills and raises from the dead, and causes salvation to spring forth? Who is like You, Father of mercy, who in mercy remember Your creatures unto life? Yea, faithful are You to quicken the dead. Blessed are You, O Lord, who quickens the dead.

- Traditional Sukkot Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Let us worship and give thanks to the Lord, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 (New International Version)

When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it. *

When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they knelt on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Let us worship and give thanks to the Lord, saying, "He is good; his love endures forever."

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

O Light serene of God the Father’s glory,

To you, O Christ, we sing,

And with the evening star, at hour of sunset,

Our worship bring.*

To Father, Son and God’s most Holy Spirit,

Eternal praise is due.

O Christ, who gave your life, the world gives glory

And thanks to you.

- Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal

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” )

Praying Genesis 1:31-2:3

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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

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *

We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *

We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

And God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Genesis 1:31-2:3 (New International Version)

And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, in all their vast array. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. *

And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.

So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.

Response to the Scripture

How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

And God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Lord, give me I pray: *

A remembering heart for the things that have happened

An attentive heart to what I have heard

A forgiving heart for what has hurt

A grateful heart for what has blessed

A brave heart for what may be required

An open heart to all that may come

A trusting heart to go forth with You

A loving heart for You and all Your creation

A longing heart for the reconciliation of all things

A willing heart to say “Yes” to what You will

- Leighton Ford

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” )

Praying Genesis 7:31, 8:1

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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)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Genesis 7:31, 8:1 (New International Version)

The waters flooded the earth for a hundred and fifty days. But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *

Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *

for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

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” )

Praying Genesis 9:8-17

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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

Thanks to you, O ever-gentle Christ, for raising me freely from the black and darkness of last night into the kindly light of day.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Genesis 9:8-17 (New International Version)

Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him: "I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you -- the birds, the livestock and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you -- every living creature on earth. I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth." *

And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.

Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth." So God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

Draw near to God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

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” )

Praying Colossians 3:12-15

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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

Gracious Father,

we pray to you for your holy Church.

Fill it with your truth.

Keep it in your peace.*

Where it is corrupt, reform it.

Where it is in error, correct it. *

Where it is in right, defend it.

Where it is in want, provide for it. *

Where it is divided, reunite it,

For the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

- Paulist Prayer Book

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Colossians 3:12-15 (New International Version)

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. *

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace, and be thankful.

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

Draw near 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. *

Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Lord our God, our merciful father,

On the evening before his suffering your son,

Our saviour Jesus Christ prayed

That believers in him would be one

So that the world would believe.*

But often we have not conformed to his will,

But have fostered opposition to each other

And caused division, have harboured contempt for each other,

Judged and fought against one another.

As we remember the year 2017 we are once more aware

That we must repent and ask for forgiveness

For our failures in our history and in our present.*

So we urgently cry out for your mercy and plead with you,

Send us, and all Christians, a heart of remorse and repentance.

Send us the grace we need to reconcile with each other

And, unified in body and spirit, once again

Experience the joy of complete fellowship.

We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

- Ottmaring Prayer for the 500th Anniversary in 2017

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying John 15:5-8

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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

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *

With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *

I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

I am the vine; you are the branches.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying John 15:5-8 (New International Version)

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown in to the fire and burned. *

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

Response to the Scripture

Blessed Father, make us one, even as you and your Son are one. You have given us the glory that you gave your Son, that we may be richly, fully, one.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

I am the vine; you are the branches.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for grievance against each other.

Lord, let our heart provide no harbour for hatred of each other.

Lord, let our tongue be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying Luke 6:32-35

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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

God of compassion, You sent Jesus to proclaim a time of mercy reaching out to those who had no voice, releasing those trapped by their own shame, and welcoming those scorned by society. *

Make us ambassadors of reconciliation. Open our ears that we may listen with respect and understanding. Touch our lips that we may speak your words of peace and forgiveness. Warm our hearts that we may bring wholeness to the broken-hearted and dissolve the barriers of division.

Guide the work of your Church and renew us with the Spirit of your love. Help us and all people shape a world where all will have a place, where the flames of hatred are quenched, and where all can grow together as one. *

Forgive, restore and strengthen us through our Lord Jesus Christ.

- Source Unknown

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Luke 6:32-35 (New International Version)

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. *

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Response to the Scripture

You, Oh God, are reconciling all things to yourself in Christ Jesus. Help us to walk in the ministry of reconciliation, bringing all things under your kingdom - to the glory of your Name

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food. But thank you most of all for friends. We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us. We pray in Christ's name, Amen.

- "The Preacher" from Because of Winn-Dixie

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying Matthew 6:7-13

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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

Gracious Father,

we pray to you for your holy Church.

Fill it with your truth.

Keep it in your peace.*

Where it is corrupt, reform it.

Where it is in error, correct it. *

Where it is in right, defend it.

Where it is in want, provide for it. *

Where it is divided, reunite it,

For the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

- Paulist Prayer Book

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Matthew 6:7-13 (New International Version)

"And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: *

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

And forgive us our debts as, we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

O Lord our God, our merciful father,

On the evening before his suffering your son,

Our saviour Jesus Christ prayed

That believers in him would be one

So that the world would believe.*

But often we have not conformed to his will,

But have fostered opposition to each other

And caused division, have harboured contempt for each other,

Judged and fought against one another.

As we remember the year 2017 we are once more aware

That we must repent and ask for forgiveness

For our failures in our history and in our present.*

So we urgently cry out for your mercy and plead with you,

Send us, and all Christians, a heart of remorse and repentance.

Send us the grace we need to reconcile with each other

And, unified in body and spirit, once again

Experience the joy of complete fellowship.

We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

- Ottmaring Prayer for the 500th Anniversary in 2017

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying John 13:34-35

🔔

I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *

With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *

I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying John 13:34-35 (New International Version)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Response to the Scripture

Blessed Father, make us one, even as you and your Son are one. You have given us the glory that you gave your Son, that we may be richly, fully, one.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for grievance against each other.

Lord, let our heart provide no harbour for hatred of each other.

Lord, let our tongue be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying Ephesians 4:11-16

🔔

I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

God of compassion, You sent Jesus to proclaim a time of mercy reaching out to those who had no voice, releasing those trapped by their own shame, and welcoming those scorned by society. *

Make us ambassadors of reconciliation. Open our ears that we may listen with respect and understanding. Touch our lips that we may speak your words of peace and forgiveness. Warm our hearts that we may bring wholeness to the broken-hearted and dissolve the barriers of division.

Guide the work of your Church and renew us with the Spirit of your love. Help us and all people shape a world where all will have a place, where the flames of hatred are quenched, and where all can grow together as one. *

Forgive, restore and strengthen us through our Lord Jesus Christ.

- Source Unknown

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Lord Jesus, build up your church until we all reach unity in the faith, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Ephesians 4:11-16 (New International Version)

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. *

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Response to the Scripture

You, Oh God, are reconciling all things to yourself in Christ Jesus. Help us to walk in the ministry of reconciliation, bringing all things under your kingdom - to the glory of your Name

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Lord Jesus, build up your church until we all reach unity in the faith, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food. But thank you most of all for friends. We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us. We pray in Christ's name, Amen.

- "The Preacher" from Because of Winn-Dixie

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying Philippians 2:1-3

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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

Gracious Father,

we pray to you for your holy Church.

Fill it with your truth.

Keep it in your peace.*

Where it is corrupt, reform it.

Where it is in error, correct it. *

Where it is in right, defend it.

Where it is in want, provide for it. *

Where it is divided, reunite it,

For the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

- Paulist Prayer Book

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Father, help us to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Philippians 2:1-3 (New International Version)

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Father, help us to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

O Lord our God, our merciful father,

On the evening before his suffering your son,

Our saviour Jesus Christ prayed

That believers in him would be one

So that the world would believe.*

But often we have not conformed to his will,

But have fostered opposition to each other

And caused division, have harboured contempt for each other,

Judged and fought against one another.

As we remember the year 2017 we are once more aware

That we must repent and ask for forgiveness

For our failures in our history and in our present.*

So we urgently cry out for your mercy and plead with you,

Send us, and all Christians, a heart of remorse and repentance.

Send us the grace we need to reconcile with each other

And, unified in body and spirit, once again

Experience the joy of complete fellowship.

We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

- Ottmaring Prayer for the 500th Anniversary in 2017

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying John 17:24-26

🔔

I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *

With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *

I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying John 17:24-26 (New International Version)

"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.

Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."

Response to the Scripture

Blessed Father, make us one, even as you and your Son are one. You have given us the glory that you gave your Son, that we may be richly, fully, one.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for grievance against each other.

Lord, let our heart provide no harbour for hatred of each other.

Lord, let our tongue be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying Ephesians 2:19-22

🔔

I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

God of compassion, You sent Jesus to proclaim a time of mercy reaching out to those who had no voice, releasing those trapped by their own shame, and welcoming those scorned by society. *

Make us ambassadors of reconciliation. Open our ears that we may listen with respect and understanding. Touch our lips that we may speak your words of peace and forgiveness. Warm our hearts that we may bring wholeness to the broken-hearted and dissolve the barriers of division.

Guide the work of your Church and renew us with the Spirit of your love. Help us and all people shape a world where all will have a place, where the flames of hatred are quenched, and where all can grow together as one. *

Forgive, restore and strengthen us through our Lord Jesus Christ.

- Source Unknown

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Ephesians 2:19-22 (New International Version)

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Response to the Scripture

You, Oh God, are reconciling all things to yourself in Christ Jesus. Help us to walk in the ministry of reconciliation, bringing all things under your kingdom - to the glory of your Name

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food. But thank you most of all for friends. We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other. And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us. We pray in Christ's name, Amen.

- "The Preacher" from Because of Winn-Dixie

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )

Praying Ephesians 4:1-6

🔔

I join with all who are praying *

to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Gracious Father,

we pray to you for your holy Church.

Fill it with your truth.

Keep it in your peace.*

Where it is corrupt, reform it.

Where it is in error, correct it. *

Where it is in right, defend it.

Where it is in want, provide for it. *

Where it is divided, reunite it,

For the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

- Paulist Prayer Book

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 – 5 minutes)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

🔔

Praying Ephesians 4:1-6 (International English Bible)

As a prisoner in Rome for serving the Lord, I encourage you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received from God. *

Live a life of humility and gentleness with patience, bearing with one another in love.

Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit in the relational bond of peace, which holds us together. *

There is one body and one Spirit, just as there is one hope to which God has called us.

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all!

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

Draw near God’s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *

“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

O Lord our God, our merciful father,

On the evening before his suffering your son,

Our saviour Jesus Christ prayed

That believers in him would be one

So that the world would believe.*

But often we have not conformed to his will,

But have fostered opposition to each other

And caused division, have harboured contempt for each other,

Judged and fought against one another.

As we remember the year 2017 we are once more aware

That we must repent and ask for forgiveness

For our failures in our history and in our present.*

So we urgently cry out for your mercy and plead with you,

Send us, and all Christians, a heart of remorse and repentance.

Send us the grace we need to reconcile with each other

And, unified in body and spirit, once again

Experience the joy of complete fellowship.

We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

- Ottmaring Prayer for the 500th Anniversary in 2017

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )