Before Worship

A Prayer for the Church

A Christianity prayer for before worship. Attributed to Sacred Lens Original.

Lord Jesus Christ,

Strengthen Your Church to be a place of welcome, truth, mercy, and hope. Teach us to serve rather than seek recognition, to listen before judging, to forgive as we have been forgiven, and to recognise the dignity of every person who comes through our doors.

Give wisdom to pastors and leaders, compassion to those who care for others, courage to those who speak for justice, and willing hearts to everyone called to serve.

May our churches be known not merely by the words we proclaim, but by the love we practise.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.