Litany of Missions

Holy God, in whom all things in heaven and earth have
their being,
Have mercy on us.

Jesus the Christ, through whom the world is reconciled to 
the Father,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, whose glory fills the world and searches the
depths of God,
Have mercy on us.

Blessed Trinity, source of both unity and diversity,
Have mercy on us.

From blind hearts and petty spirits, that refuse to see the
need of all humankind for your love,
Savior, deliver us.

From pride, self-sufficiency and the unwillingness to
admit our own need of your compassion,
Savior, deliver us.

From discouragement in the face of pain and
disappointment, and from lack of persistence and
thoroughness,
Savior, deliver us.

From ignorance, apathy, and complacency that prevent us
from spreading the Gospel,
Savior, deliver us.

O God, we pray for the gifts of ministry.
Inspire our minds with a vision of your kingdom in this time
and place.
Hear us, O Christ.

Touch our eyes, that we may see your glory in all creation.
Hear us, O Christ.

Touch our ears, that we may hear from every mouth the
hunger for hope and stories of refreshment.
Hear us, O Christ.

Touch our lips, that we may tell in every tongue and dialect
the wonderful works of God.
Hear us, O Christ.

Touch our hearts, that we may discern the mission to which
you call us.
Hear us, O Christ.

Touch our feet, that we may take your Good News into our
neighborhoods, communities, and all parts of the world.
Hear us, O Christ.

Touch our hands, that we may each accomplish the work you
give us to do.
Hear us, O Christ.

Strengthen and encourage all who minister in your name in
lonely, dangerous and unresponsive places.
Hear us, O Christ.

Open the hearts and hands of many to support your Church
in this and every place.
Hear us, O Christ.

Amen

(From the Book of Occasional services, Anglican Church, on the Litany of Missions)