1. All-Age Lectionary Services © 2010 Scripture Union All: Lord, we are sorry for the times when we have not recognised that you give us what we need and have taken your good gifts for granted. Voice 1: The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. All: Lord, we are sorry for the times when we have not looked after what you have given us, using them thoughtlessly. Voice 2: The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

2. All-Age Lectionary Services © 2010 Scripture Union All: Forgive us, Lord, for ignoring the needs of others, and selfishly thinking only of what we want and need. All: Lord, we are sorry for the times when we have not recognised that you give us what we need and have taken your good gifts for granted. Voice 1: The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

3. All-Age Lectionary Services © 2010 Scripture Union All: Lord, we are sorry for the times when we have not looked after what you have given us, using them thoughtlessly. Voice 2: The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. All: Forgive us, Lord, for ignoring the needs of others, and selfishly thinking only of what we want and need.

4. All-Age Lectionary Services © 2010 Scripture Union Voice 1: The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. All: Forgive us, Lord, for our greed and wastefulness, when so many people in our world are starving. Voice 2: The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. All: Help us, Lord, to be thankful for the good things you provide, and give us wisdom to use them well.

5. All-Age Lectionary Services © 2010 Scripture Union Voice 1: You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. All: Help us, Lord, to be generous with our resources, remembering the needs of others and not just our own. Voice 2: The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. All: My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever. Amen.