Creator,
We thank you that you are light and love and life. We thank you for leading us on paths that lead to goodness. Help us to keep our feet on those good paths. Strengthen all who are involved in the ministry of reconciliation and guide our minds and hands to the good works you have prepared for us ahead of time. Help us in our times of frustration, hurt, and despair, and encourage and strengthen us in the very core of who we are – ones made in your image. May community be strong, and tender to those who are in need. Inspire people to become strong in optimism and at the same time aware of our need for your help- help us to be humble – to be close to the Earth and to connect with you, your creation, and each other. Help us all to take our place – to soberly evaluate where you would have us be, and what you would have us to, and for us to see success in all of those things. God we pray for our nation, for unity, for community, for love to be exalted.
In the name of your risen Son.
Ngawa (Yes: Amen)
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Adam Gowen wrote this prayer to share with the Common Grace movement during our Listen to the Heart engagement around the 2023 Voice to Parliament Referendum.