Feel free to use this lovely prayer as part of Greenhouse Gatherings and other related meetings.
God of love, you have called us to sow your good news afresh to each generation, to all people and all cultures.
We are your people; your Church, and we hear your call.
Help us to begin this journey with humility,
knowing that it is you alone who guides our way and lights our path.
May our journey be one bursting with joy
and full of the creativity and playfulness of your spirit.
Open our ears to hear your will, our eyes to see what is happening in our communities and our hearts to the lives of our neighbours.
May we be so deeply rooted in your love that we are able love others as you love us and serve with real joy and grace.
Remind us to drink deep from your word,
and in the difficult seasons, turn our faces to you and be content to rest in prayer.
Teach us to be humble enough to accept the support and the wisdom of others and open to others who wish to join the journey.
Grow us together as one people, at all times practicing peace and justice and nourishing one another.
May all that we are and do bear fruit, where we get things wrong may we learn and find new strength,
and where things go well, help us to give the glory to you.
Inspire us and teach us to live your love with hope and joy, imagination and courage,
for the sake of your world and in the name of Jesus,
Amen
Written by Church of England pioneer minister, Mark Berry, who is also part of the national Greenhouse team.