Lord Jesus,
glorious, shining Light of the World,
you promised that whoever follows you
will never walk in darkness
but instead thrive in your nourishing, life-giving light.
Today,
as half our nation rejoices and half our nation grieves
and many are fearful of the way ahead,
help us as one to choose to trust in you
and ask for your light of life
to lead us forward in love, reconciliation and courage.
Today,
as our government faces the challenges of momentuos change,
we pray for your wisdom for our MPs and civil servants
and ask for your light of life
to lead them forward in humility, understanding and hope.
Today,
as our European and other international neighbours
also face uncertainties and challenges
we pray for your presence to surround them
and ask for your light of life
to lead them forward in peace, stability and grace.