Powerful Holy Spirt,
Make your presence
known in this place,
through our worship
our prayer,
the reading of your Word.
Father, Son, Holy Spirit,
within whose unity
lies all that is you,
perfect love,
justice, peace,
and power.
As we gather here today,
your body, your church
throughout this world,
fill our outstretched hearts
with your spirit,
encircle us with your love.
Make yourself known to us
in new ways,
exciting ways,
challenging ways.
Empower us,
Inspire us,
Spirit of Jesus!

Amen.

– Adapted from a creative commons prayer at www.faithandworship.com