Saturday 30th May

God can do anything, you know - far more than you can

imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!

He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us,

his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Ephesians 3:20 Message

Heavenly Father,

Your word tells us that as you are - so are we in the world.

Your Holy Spirit lives in us,and through his power,

we are your representatives - in our families, our churches,

our jobs and our communities.

Jesus, you said we would do the same works that you did,

and even greater, through the power of your Spirit;

please give us the courage to,

‘expect great things from God; attempt great things for God’*

Help us to become the living sacrifices you call us to be,

pour out the power of your Holy Spirit on us and enable us

to be Jesus to the fearful,the bereaved, the lonely

and those who feel broken by this crisis.

Please give us the strength to be you hands,your feet

and your eyes in this new world.

In your mercy Lord ',

Amen. * William Carey