Reading Based on the Names of God Litany.
Leader: O God, because you are the source of all life and love and being,
All: We call you Creator;
Leader: Because we know the history of your presence among your covenanted people and honor your mighty works among them,
All: We call you Lord;
Leader: Because our Savior, Jesus Christ, your obedient Son, knew you intimately and spoke of you so,
All: We call you Father;
Leader: Because you hold us up and give us strength and courage when we are weak and in need,
All: We call you Sustainer;
Leader: Because we have known you in our pain and suffering,
All: We call you Comforter;
Leader: Because beyond pain lies your promise of all things made new,
All: We call you Hope;
Leader: Because you are the means of liberation and the way to freedom,
All: We call you Redeemer.
All: Blessing and power, glory and honor be unto you, our God. Amen.