A Prayer of Memory and Hope

God of all the earth and sky
Of things that swim
Of things that fly
Please show us how
To care for these
That they are safe and thrive;
So that this jewel
That you have made
Of glorious light
And thoughtful shade
Is healed and alive. AMEN

God of all with hooves and wings
Of things that chatter,
Things that sing
Help us make the choices
That are pleasing in your sight;
That truth is loved,
That lies are healed
That your direction
Is revealed
Through grace and your love’s light. AMEN.

God of silence and of loud
Of peace alone
Of lost in crowds
Please help us listen for your
Soft quiet, guiding voice;
So that we see
With caring sight
Those near and far
Who need your light.
Remind us of our choice. AMEN.

God of anxiousness
And peace
Of restless drive
And sweet release
Please help us grow into a place
Of trust within your hands;
So that what springs
Forth, sourced from you
In winter’s ice,
In summer’s dew
Is seen to be your plan. AMEN.

God of passages
And time
Please help us use our days
To find
How we can live lives that we center
On your peace and grace;
So that when we know
We are done
And say goodbye
To friends and sun
Your heart’s our home; our place. AMEN.