Prayer of Thanksgiving

The world is alive with your goodness, O God,
it grows green from the ground
and ripens into the roundness of fruit.
Its taste and its touch
enliven my body amd stir my soul.
Generously given
profusely displayed
your grsaces of goodness pour forth from the earth.
As I have received
sp free me to give.
As I have been granted
so may I give.

-- J Philip Newell, "Tuesday Morning Prayer", from Celtic Benediction: Morning and Night Prayer

Image: Rocky Valley labyrinth carving, Cornwall.

Tuesday Morning Opening Prayer

     In the beginning, O God,
You shaped my soul and set its weave
You formed my body
     and gave it breath.

Renew me this day
     in the image of your love.
O Great God, grant me your light
O Great God, grant me your grace.

O Great God, grant me
     your joy this day
And let me be made pure
     in the well of your health.

-- J. Philip Newell (1953- ), from Celtic Prayers from Iona