Father, you bless us with the gift of life. Father, we give you thanks.
You give us your Son as our Saviour. Father, we give you thanks.
you teach us his word of life. Father, we give you thanks.
You make us your holy people. Father, we give you thanks.
You cleanse us from our sins. Father, we give you thanks.
You give us Mary as our mother and our model. Father, we give you thanks.
You invite us to love you by loving others. Father, we give you thanks.
You give us talents and gifts to use for your glory. Father, we give you thanks.
You help us to do good works for you. Father, we give you thanks.
You nourish us with the bread of life. Father, we give you thanks.
You give us the cup of salvation. Father, we give you thanks.
You have given us your Spirit. Father, we give you thanks.
You promise us the joys of heaven. Father, we give you thanks.
You call us to sing your praises for ever. Father, we give you thanks.
For the grace to surrender our will to God's perfect plan, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the example of Jesus in Gethsemane, teaching us the depth of surrender, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the moments of prayer where we poured out our hearts before God, seeking His will, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the strength found in surrender, overcoming sorrow and pressure, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the assurance that, in our surrender, God meets us with grace beyond measure, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the reminder that true surrender aligns our will with God's, just as Jesus exemplified on the cross, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the peace found in trusting God's perfect plan, even when it may not align with our desires, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord.
Leader: For the guiding hand of God leading us to surrender and trust, let us give thanks to the Lord.
Response: We thank You, O Lord Beloved God, you have given us all grace and life through the hands of Christ our Saviour. With Jesus, we bless Your Name. With Him we thank You. With Christ our Lord, we pray to You:
Our Father, in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name, Your Kingdom come,Your will be done, on earth as in Heaven, Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial,and deliver us from evil. Amen.
Leader: Now, let us join our hearts in a doxology of praise and gratitude:
All: Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.