Be thou our vision, O Lord of our hearts.
Be though our vision so that we can see ourselves the way you see us, people created in your image. Be though our vision so that we can see others the way you see them. And be though our vision so that we can become more aware of your shining presence in our daily lives.
Be thou our vision as we lift up to you the many joys and concerns that are on our hearts this day, including those who are on our church’s prayer list and others that have been shared. We pray for your healing, guiding, comforting, and loving presence would be with each of these persons and needs.
Be thou our vision especially during those times in our lives when we are feeling alone, discouraged, tired, and in need of a sign of your presence. And then when we become aware of your holy radiance, lead us to sing with the writer of our prayer hymn, “great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.”
As we prepare to receive your Sacrament of Holy Communion this morning, open our eyes to your shining presence as we partake of the bread and drink from the cup. Be thou our vision by day and by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
We pray this in the name of Jesus who taught us to pray together…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment