Lord God Almighty, every year you renew the face of the earth;
Every Easter we are reminded of your will to renew this world, fallen into sin and death. Though each year brings us back to this remembrance, it is not your will for us to remain as we are.
Forgive us, Lord, for remaining as those on pure spiritual milk,
For failing to grow in our salvation,
For resisting your urge for us to chew on meatier matters of life and faith.
We must pause and ask ourselves whether we have truly discerned in Your Son the dawning of true life.
(Silent Reflection)
Lord, you have invited us to share in this new creation.
Teach us how to be a people who are ever seeking to move on into new territory,
Leaving behind yesterday’s struggles, and moving into the new challenges of the present, and the future.
All creation speaks of your renewing touch, Bringing new life from old.
Grant that we too might demonstrate your renewing touch – in our work, and in our worship. Grant that by the power of His resurrection we may be born anew to a living and dynamic hope, and so overcome the world.
Let your resurrected life renew every part of our life. Through Jesus Christ,
Crucified and risen Lord, we pray. Amen
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