nineteenth sunday after pentecost

God of all delight, grant us that joy
which none can take from us,
of having a work to do,
a life to live;
that joy in believing
which will carry us through temptation,
anxiety and grief.

Father,
let us not serve you grudgingly like slaves,
but with the gladness of children
who delight in you
and rejoice in your work.

Almighty God,
for the joy that was set before him
your Son endured the cross,
and by his resurrection turned our sorrow into joy;
help us to rejoice in his power
that we may walk in his way with glad obedience;
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.