Prayer
Holy God, grant us the beginning of wisdom
and love to cast out every fear:
that we may grow more brave,
more ready to hear,
more ready to obey.
Amen.
Psalm 103:1-12
- Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name. - Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits— - who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases, - who redeems your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, - who satisfies you with good as long as you live
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. - The Lord works vindication
and justice for all who are oppressed. - He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel. - The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - He will not always accuse,
nor will he keep his anger for ever. - He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities. - For as the heavens are high above the earth,
so great is his steadfast love
towards those who fear him; - as far as the east is from the west,
so far he removes our transgressions from us.
God set us free to worship without fear;*
holy and righteous all the days of our life.
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
In the morning, Lord, you hear our voice:
we make our appeal and watch for you.
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
Come, O Lord, and bless the righteous;
defend them with your favour as with a shield.
Christ, have mercy. E te Karaiti, kia aroha mai.
Let all the earth fear you, O Lord our God;
let all who dwell in the world stand in awe of you
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
Amen.