Wednesday, August 14, 2024

All manner of creatures and creation are here with you. Grandmother Earth receives your breath and provisions. Grandparent Rocks, Ancestor Trees, and all creation are singing your praises and telling stories of your blessings and treasures. We listen, are amazed, and join in creation’s songs of celebration.

We look to the heavens with praise. You are Creator of all things. The seasons turn by your design. Grandmother Moon grows more pregnant each night as she prepares to give birth to Autumn. We gather in your sacred prayer space, participants in the mystery of your perfect plan.

Give us the spirit of contentment, so our uncertainties will scatter in the wind like chaff from the wheat. Fill us with your daily manna, so we will not look elsewhere for spiritual food. We will look with amazement at the wonder of your creation, and accept your invitation to participate in your great mystery.

How pleasant are the walks with you in your meadows, along your lakeshores. This is your sacred prayer space. You show us dragonflies feasting on other flying insects, fish hunting for food, and birds picking berries from nearby trees. There is no stealing or lying, no greed or envy. We see mutual respect, honourable giving and receiving, and perfect reciprocity. You tell us to be more like these.

We love to bask in your presence, listening to your voice and learning your ways. Your guidance teaches us to remain silent until your wisdom fills us. We are not perfect, but we are learning to speak with your values of truth, love, patience, and compassion.

Unto the King Eternal, unto the King Immortal, unto the King Invisible, the only wise God. Unto the King be honour and glory, forever and ever! (1 Timothy 1:17)