God's Powerful Presence

The gusts of wind outside today, O Lord of Creation, remind us of your gift of power through the sound of the rushing wind on Pentecost so long ago.   As we enter this New Year we eagerly await that gift of the spirit on us also, so we might be worthy servants in your kingdom here on earth.  Let us feel the power of your Spirit within us; let us be moved to take the good news of Christ into our world;  let us be unafraid to face the future because we have your presence going before us all the way.  Praise be unto you, O Lord, for with you there is life; apart from you there is nothing!!  Hear this humble prayer of supplication; and our prayers of praise.  Amen.