Prayer of the Blessed

Over these few weeks at church we are focusing on the book of Ephesians. The following prayer was written for use in a service, and is based on the content of Ephesians 1:3-14, and 2:1-10. 

We bring our worship to you,

Holy God,

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

For in your goodness you have blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

You have chosen us,

made us your children,

redeemed and forgiven us through Christ,

shared with us your cosmic rescue plan,

and have marked us as yours by your placing your Holy Spirit within us.

It is by your grace that we here.

For though it is tempting to make distinctions which put ourselves in generous light,

we know that we too share in the wayward and deadening tendencies we so easily condemn in others.

But we also know this:

You are rich in mercy, and your love for us is great.

So great that even at our very worst - 

tarnished, empty, lifeless - 

you have not turned us aside

but saved us through Christ,

promised us the riches of your eternal kindness,

and called us to participate in your works of goodness.

We are blessed indeed,

and for this we glorify you.