A Liturgy for the Nations

For the land we live on, we thank you, Jesus.

For the time we live in, we thank you, Jesus. 

For the past we learn from, we thank you, Jesus. 

For the future we hope for, we thank you, Jesus.

For those who’ve gone before us, we thank you, Jesus. 

For those who will come after us, we thank you, Jesus.

In the days you’ve given us to steward, be with us, Jesus.

In the communities you’ve purposed us within, be with us, Jesus.    

In our moments of unity, be with us, Jesus.

In our moments of discord, be with us, Jesus. 

In our hour of celebration, be with us, Jesus. 

In our hour of grief, be with us, Jesus. 

In the hearts of the poor and downtrodden, be comfort and peace, Jesus.

In the hearts of the proud and prosperous, be kindness and generosity, Jesus.   

In the prayers of the meek, be courage and steadfastness, Jesus.

In the prayers of the mighty, be grace and mercy, Jesus.

In the plight of the truly persecuted, be blessing and steadfastness, Jesus.

In the pride of the haughty, be humility and correction, Jesus. 

For a spirit of wisdom in troubling times, we ask of you, Jesus. 

For a spirit of discernment for our leaders at every level, we ask of you, Jesus.

For a spirit of repentance where we have sinned against one another, we ask of you, Jesus.

For a spirit of forgiveness towards those who have wronged us, we ask of you, Jesus. 

For a spirit of civility between created sons and daughters of God, we ask of you, Jesus. 

For a spirit of peace when all around us declares war, we ask of you, Jesus. 

Amen