Enjoyment

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.

Play

Play

Prayer

Compassionate God, you have created us to enjoy the beauty of the world you have created and to develop relationships shaped by love and compassion. Yet, sometimes in our attempt to complete the tasks the world considers important, we can forget that you call us to enjoy the life you have given to us. Fill our hearts with a spirit of play that we might imbue our lives with an appreciation of the goodness of your creation and the people and creatures who fill it. We pray in the name of the God who creates and calls us. Amen.

Enjoying Life

Enjoying Life

Prayer

God of all good things, it can sometimes seem as if difficult news swirls around us constantly. COVID-19 updates, racial tension, raging fires, and a host of other issues threaten our well-being and assail our hope. And yet, we also know there is more to life than the challenges we face. Fill our hearts with the joy that flows from the inspiration of your Holy Spirit. Help us to enjoy the life you have given us and to grow in our appreciation of those with whom we share it. Amen.