A simple order for morning prayer in the workplace

These order of prayer was prepared by Hielke Wolters.

The joy of living and working in the space of God’s love
Morning prayers Ecumenical Centre, February 12, 2010

Assurance of God’s love
God’s love is costly, generous, and trustworthy,
Deeper than our expectations, higher than our hopes,
Accept in your heart the promise of new life,
And proclaim with your lips
the inexhaustible goodness of God.

Holy, Holy, Holy,
Love’s empowering might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
We give you glory, God most high!

Reflection: Love your enemies (Matthew 5: 43-48)

Closing prayer
Sending God,
You call each of us to share in your mission,
to proclaim,
to nurture,
to love,
to transform,
to renew.

Help us to be faithful to your calling.
Give us wisdom and insight to discern your voice.
Give us patience and humility to work with others.
Give us courage and strength when we feel overwhelmed
by the tasks before us.

Remind us of your presence with us.
Surround us with your all-embracing love.
Fill us with the joy and energy of your Spirit.
Prompt us to recall the example of Jesus.

And as you now send us out,
to our offices and our meetings,
to our duties and our responsibilities,
keep us close to you,
this day and for ever more.

From and inspired by Francis Brienen (ed.),
What does the Lord require?, CWM