A prayer following the result of the EU Referendum
Eternal God, Light of the nations,
in Christ you make all things new:
guide our nation in the coming days through the inspiration of your Spirit,
that understanding may put an end to discord and all bitterness.
Give us grace to rebuild bonds of trust
that together we may work for the dignity and flourishing of all;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
A Litany of Reconciliation
Churches may wish to use this litany in services on Sunday, or it may be
used in individual or small group prayer.
Holy God, in
whom we live and move and have our being,
we make our
prayer to you, saying,
Hear us, Lord of
life.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Guide our nation
in the days and months ahead
to walk the paths of peace and reconciliation.
Hear us, Lord of
life.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Give to our
leaders wisdom and sensitivity
to work for unity and the common good.
Hear us, Lord of
life.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Mend broken
relationships
and restore to wholeness whatever has been damaged by heated debate.
Hear us, Lord of
life.
Lord, graciously hear us.
Sustain and
support the anxious and fearful
and lift up all
who are dejected.
Hear us, Lord of
life.
Lord, graciously hear us.
With you, Lord,
is the well of life
and in your light do we see light.
Hear us, Lord of
life and peace:
and make us whole.
With you, Lord,
is the well of life
and in your light do we see light.
Hear us, Lord of
life:
Heal us and make us whole.
A period of silence follows.
Lord our God,
accept the prayers of your people
and in your mercy look with compassion upon our nation,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.