St. Nicolai Notes

LITANY OF THANKSGIVING

November 22, 2015 

God, our Creator, and Creator of all things,

We offer You abundant thanks for your many acts of mercy;

For the joy of living in a world of such incredible beauty;

For families and friends as sources of mutual support;

For salvation through Christ Jesus, our Redeemer;

For the daily guidance of your Holy Spirit;

For the delight of worship in your presence;

For the communion of bread and wine and the close communion of your presence;

For your invitation to pray and your sometimes surprising answers;

For the many acts of healing we have witnessed among us;

For your outpouring of blessing after blessing upon us;

For spiritual gifts with which to minister to one another and the world around us;

For many opportunities for good works, and for the resources and energy to complete them;

For impelling us to seek your justice;

For wise leaders who practice justice and intervene for those who are vulnerable;

For hope in the midst of trial and suffering;

For comfort in the midst of grief;

For the unexpected ways that You work for good in our lives;

For the promise that nothing can separate us from your love;

For hope of creation renewed and opportunities to work for its renewal now;

For the anticipation of singing your praise forever, in company with people from every nation, tribe and tongue.

We worship You with thanksgiving!

Only You are worthy of all our praise!

Amen.