Opening Prayers/Prayers of Adoration on the Gospel

God of power, love and wisdom:   

you’ve known us and loved us from before we even were,  

and extended your grace to us before we knew your name.  You save us from ourselves –  

from our arrogance, rebellion and sin;  

and from the powers of the world and devil  

which seek to ensnare us.   

And you save us for something, as well –  

for a new life of holiness  

and for a great purpose:  

to guard your gospel by giving it away in truth.   

For all of this: we thank you and praise you.   

Because of this: we can trust you and depend on you. 

Richard Herman

Opening Prayer Inspired by John 4

We remember the woman at the well –

  her questions, her truth, her witness.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us,

  so we too may ask deeply,

  reveal ourselves deeply, and

  share your Good News deeply.

Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us,

  so we may worship you in spirit and truth.

Amen. 

Opening Prayer Inspired by John 4 © 2022 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, www.revlisad.com