Prayer 2850: Twnty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Holy One, 

You are the author of all our hopes 

and the ground of our Being: 

we rise to give you thanks and praise. 

We thank you for this day to come: 

may we serve you in newness of heart with joy.
May we offer You 

our talents, time, and treasure, 

transformed by the power of your love.
May we work for justice and mercy, 

having faith in each other 

and in Your holy goodness and lovingkindness.
May we strive to purify ourselves inwardly, 

to be worthy vessels 

for your gospel of peace and compassion.

Live in us, Lord Christ, 

and make us wholly yours: 

take all that we are

and renew it through your love. 

Send forth your Spirit 

to lead us into new life, 

that we may walk in the way of Jesus 

prayerfully, reverently, and mindfully. 

Heal us of our hypocrisy, 

and open our hearts to your truth and transformation 

as children of Light.

Bless us and all those whose hope is in You, O God,

especially those we now name.

Amen.