Psalm 144: Blessed are God’s People

– a prayer by the church, for the church

 
Blessed are you, Father, Son and Spirit,
our rock and our refuge,
our home and our salvation.
Come, Lord, shape us, your people.
 
The mountains smoke at your touch,
lightning flashes with your brilliance.
What are we to you -
we mere mortals, we weak and foolish people,
here one minute, gone the next -
What are we to you?
Come, Lord, shape us, your people.
 
You call us and set us free.
You send us out to fight for what matters,
well trained, well equipped,
powered up with truth in a world of lies.
Come, Lord, shape us, your people.
 
Singers, sing new songs!
Musicians, play your best!
Our God goes ahead to claim the victory.
Our God undermines violence,
overcomes cruelty with mercy and truth.
Come, Lord, shape us, your people.
 
Boys, grow tall and strong,
bearing fruit of goodness.
Girls, grow tall and strong,
holding up the house of God.
Church, be blessed!
May your wallets and cupboards fill and overflow,
may blessings shower on you
and on others through you.
Church, be confident!
May your walls be strong
and your doors be open.
May all be welcome.
Come, Lord, shape us, your people.
 
Blessed are you, our God!
Blessed are we, as you pour your blessings on us.
Happy are the people who know you, Lord.
Come, Lord, shape us, your people.

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Note on the photo:
Kids time at Milson Combined Church ... I do believe that would be DuckDuckGoose on the go!