April 18, 2025

Matthew 25:34-36
Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father;
take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

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Gracious and loving God,
thank you for the provision of feeding us heavenly manna
when we have been hungry, both in body and in spirit.

Thank you for covering us with physical clothing
and with the anointing of your Holy Spirit.

Thank you for giving us living water for our deep thirst,
from your well that never runs dry.

Thank you for always looking out
for our spiritual, physical and emotional needs.
When we don't know where to turn,
the abundance of your welcoming spirit invites us
to a seat at your table of grace.

When we have been strangers and life absolutely overwhelms us,
we forever give our whole selves to you.

Thank you for your sweet peace that rests on us
like a gentle rainfall from heaven.
You have been so good to us!

And we pause this day to say thank you.
Amen.