Brian Doerksen, author of such well-known worship songs as "Come, Now is the Time To Worship" and "Refiner's Fire," among many others, wrote this litany for his home country of Canada. He's kindly allowed me to share it with my readers in this space. I especially appreciate the elements of repentance, reconciliation, and inclusiveness in this prayer.

"Faithful Love – A litany for EMCC’s national 2017 convention"
Written by Brian Doerksen

Lord you have been our shelter for generations.*
Thank you for your faithful love.

Before the mountains were born or the earth was formed, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. *
Thank you for your faithful love.

Lord we thank You for giving us a home in this wide great land we call Canada.
Thank you for your faithful love.

Forgive us for the way the first inhabitants of this land were conquered and pushed aside by force.
Forgive us through your mercy.

Continue to bring reconciliation to every corner of Canada that we may be a nation of integrity and peace.
Thank you for your healing love.

Help us welcome the stranger and refugee and share our home of Canada with them.
Fill us with your welcoming love.

Help us share the gospel of love, mercy, grace and truth with all who live in Canada.
Empower us with your Spirit and fill us with Your faithful love.

Lord we look to you for wisdom.
Thank you for your faithful love.
Lord we look to you for provision.
Thank you for your everlasting arms.
Thank you for your faithful love.

Amen

*Psalm 90:1,2