Hosanna — Save us. Save us Lord.
Heavenly Father we cry out with those who saw Jesus ride into Jerusalem,
“Hosanna, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Blessed are you who reign in holiness and majesty.
Blessed is Jesus who took up the cross.
Blessed is your Holy Spirit who moves across Creation and has brought us new birth.
We cry Hosanna — Save us.
Save us from blindness to the truth. For when we do not see truth we become slaves again to fear.
Save us from shortsightedness. For when we forget the hope we have in you, we easily quit the race you have set before us.
Save us from farsightedness. For when we keep looking for greener pastures, we quit loving the people right beside us.
Thank you for the salvation we have in you. You have saved us Father, according to the righteousness of your Son.
Thank you for this grace in which we stand.
Thank you for adopting us into your family and calling us your children.
Thank you for your provisions of this past week. Most of us have eaten well, have been clothed for each change in weather, and have had some good work to apply ourselves too.
But we cry “Hosanna.” Save us.
Save us Lord from cold hearts. Grant us courage to reach out.
Save us Lord from the accuser’s lies. Grant us wisdom to hide in the righteousness of Christ.
Save us Lord from deeds poisoned with guilt. Grant us discernment to do what you call us to do.
We cry “Hosanna.” Save us.
Bring your salvation and deliverance to the people of Sudan; may your peace prevail. Bring your help to refugees stuck on Greek Islands; may hospitable doors be opened to them. Bring your redemption to the gangs of El Salvador; may sons and daughters play in streets and old men and women walk without fear of violence.
Hosanna. You have taught us to pray and so we pray…
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one;
for yours is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
forever.
Amen.