Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Prayer of Thanks for the Christian Community
Lord,
I thank you for the opportunity
to once again
be welcomed into your presence
surrounded by my brothers and sisters
of this Christian community
These,
Your servants,
have gathered together to worship You
to pray for peace,
to pray for salvation,
to pray for those souls who have gone before us
who now stand with the saints in heaven
amid your shining glory
Your word gives us the strength
to live in this world
and allows us to breathe with joy
as we discover anew each day
the beauty of your creation
Your instruction
reminds us of the life we must live
imitating You
and proclaiming your glory
for all to see
let us always
gather together
in praise,
in mercy,
in love,
in thanks
for all You have bestowed upon this world.
Amen
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