” For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, ” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” 

Jer 29:11 NIV

Grace reaches out
To our unformed state,
No work is too hard,
No timing too late.

Seeing all
that we will become,
Transforming, changing,
No work left undone.

Beauty and goodness
Flow from his face,
Life and love are held,
In his embrace.

Gentle and tender
Vulnerable yet strong
In the open-hearted love
Of Christ we belong.

Gracious God, thank You for beauty and wonder of nature, for the change we see as a moth is transformed into a butterfly.

Thank you gracious God for the love of Jesus,  the love that calls us friends, the love that works for good in every situation, the love that never gives up on us, the love that never fails.

Gracious God, we pray for all who are waiting for change, opportunity or a breakthrough.  In their time of waiting, may your love support and sustain and bring your hope and peace. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Ruth Rushworth