We praise you, O Lord, because you have made our dreams come true.
When you bring joy out of catastrophe,
we are filled with your laughter and overflow with shouts of joy.
From the beginning of time, you have been faithful;
in the life of Jesus Christ, you have redeemed the world;
by the power of the Holy Spirit, you guide us into new life:
You, Lord, have done great things for us,
and we are overjoyed!
In thanksgiving, we gather at the table where Christ meets us.
Pour out your blessing upon the bread we break and the cup we bless.
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us as we share this holy meal.
Unite us with all your faithful ones in every time and place.
Send us into the world as your faithful people,
to share your blessing with all we meet.
May our lives be like streams of water in the desert.
May we transform the world’s tears into shouts of joy.
May we sow the seeds of Christ’s kingdom always.
We pray with Christ, saying together…
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
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