Beauty

Recreation

Recreation

Prayer

God of leisure,there are times when we can feel overwhelmed by the demands on our time, our energy, and our talent. Yet, we know you have created us to enjoy the beauty of the life you have given. Open our eyes that we might truly see the beauty of the world you have created. Open our minds that we might better grasp the importance of recreation and leisure for leading happy, fulfilled lives. And open our hearts that we might better share the gift of life and love in the company of family and friends. We pray in the name of the God who creates us for joy. Amen.

Stewardship

Stewardship

Prayer

God of all creation, we thank you for the gift of creation and for the goods of the earth. We thank you for each other and the gift we are to each other. Fill our hearts with your truth that we might sense your presence in all that you have created. May we live from a profound respect for the goodness of creation and commit ourselves to its ongoing care. In God’s name we pray. Amen.

Vision

Vision

Prayer

God of vision, we can often take our sight for granted. As we celebrate World Sight Day, help us not only to appreciate the gift of sight but also of the importance of vision. We thank you for the gift of sight, that we might appreciate the beauty of the world you have created. Open our hearts that we might possess the vision to see the world and each other as you see us. May your vision inspire us to affirm and promote the dignity of all. We pray in the name of the creator God. Amen.

Diversity

Diversity

Prayer

God of all, you have created each of us as unique individuals yet one in dignity. Help us to respect the diversity of persons with whom you populate the earth. May our celebration of diversity enrich our appreciation of the beauty of the human person and shape communities where the voices of all are heard. Open our eyes that we may see your image and likeness in all we meet. We pray in the name of the God who creates us all. Amen.

Heritage

Heritage

Prayer

Lord of life, today begins the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. May the celebration of this month draw attention to the beauty of Hispanic culture and the contributions of so many Hispanic women and men to life on our planet. May the attention drawn to Hispanic heritage promote a greater appreciation of diversity and inclusion and a greater spirit of solidarity among all women and men. In God’s name we pray. Amen.

Stewardship

Stewardship

Prayer

God of all good gifts, we praise and thank you for the many gifts you have given to us, for your presence in the great and the small alike. Fill our hearts with your love that we might dedicate ourselves to protect the life and beauty of the earth and all who inhabit it. Fill us with your peace that we might live as true sisters and brothers. Fill us with your light that we might appreciate the worth of all that is and use our gifts to advance your vision of life and love. In your name, we pray. Amen.