From Margaret Reeson
Loving God,
We come with all our weakness, tiredness and anxiety.
We come with our burdens,
the things that drag us down,
our self-inflicted wounds
and the wounds we have given others.
We take a moment to look into our own hearts
and see our own failures.
Help us to recognise our sins for what they are
and be truly sorry.
Forgive us, Lord.
Loving God, you are welcoming us.
Despite everything, you still love us.
You look at each of us, one by one.
You know our name and all there is to know about us.
Despite everything, you are holding out your arms to us.
Your love is greater than our fear of rejection.
Your power is great enough to heal our wounds,
to forgive our sins, to cure the illness of our spirit, to dry our tears.
Help us to look into your face
and rest in the knowledge that you love us.
Thank you for welcoming us home again.
Amen