MONDAY

Creation in Christ: Creation and Providence

Almighty God,
maker of all good things and Father of all;
you have shown us in Christ the purpose of your creation
and call us to be responsible in the world.

Intercession

We pray for THE WORLD
all the nations....
our own country....
those in authority....
the peace of the world....
racial harmony....
those who maintain order....

Thanksgiving

Almighty God, we give you thanks

for the order of created things
the resources of the earth
and the gift of human life....

for the continuing work of creation,
human kind's share in it,
and for creative vision and inventive skill....

for your faithfulness to us in patience and in love,
and for every human response of obedience
and humble achievement....

Concluding prayer

May we delight in your purpose
and work to bring all things to their true end;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.