Presider God of the Lark,
God of the Aspen Grove,
we join with all your creatures
in a chorus of praise and worship.
All We are upheld by your almighty hand;
all that we have and are is yours,
and we bow in gratitude before you.
Presider May we echo the humble thanksgiving
sung out by cicada and tree frog,
who praise You and your provision without ceasing.
All May we find delight in the labor you set before us,
as the hummingbird does.
Presider May we lift our arms to you in praise
like the oak as it stretches skyward.
All May we constantly sing your praises
like the wind that weaves through pine-needle
and sets them to resonating in joy.
Presider May we open our hearts to your guidance
for our own sake and the sake of the world,
led by wisdom of the Spirit of Truth,
enlightened by the example of the Prince of Peace,
rooted deep in the verdant garden of the God of Life.
All Holy Trinity, One God,
envelop us in your mercy and grace this day,
that we may be transformed by worship and prayer
Into bold icons of your love and faithfulness in the world.
--Leslie Barnes Scoopmire, copyright 2023
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