Prayer

Gracious God, today, we pause to give thanks. We give thanks for our families, for our friends, for the opportunity to do meaningful work, and especially for the gift of your presence and love in our lives. May our celebration instill within us a spirit of gratitude that shapes our living throughout the year. May we always be mindful of the many blessings in our lives and always committed to responding to your call to be a blessing in the lives of others. In gratitude, we pray. Amen.