A prayer of approach

God of all,
when we are tired, send your spirit of energy;
when we are jaded, send your spirit of refreshment;
when we are hesitant, send your spirit of confidence;
when we are complacent, send your spirit of challenge;
when we are afraid, send your spirit of courage;
when we are divided, send your spirit of unity;
when we are inward-looking, send your spirit of mission –
that your love and grace may spill out from us into your world.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.