With Gratitude

 

With praise and thanksgiving, O God, we sing out to You today.  We give thanks for food that nourishes our bodies and friends whose laughter sustains our souls.  We give thanks for the soil where pumpkins grow and are made into delicious pies we can enjoy.  We give thanks for ordinary moments when music soothes us and times of worship where we can show up fully as our God-created/crafted selves.  We give thanks to the stars that beckon in the night sky and guide our way to Christmas.  We give thanks for smells that awaken our senses and silent moments wrapped like a fuzzy blanket that warm our hearts.  We give thanks for hands held this year, tears honestly wept, and laughter lovingly prayed.  God, we give thanks that Your love knows no borders.  Your presence is unconditional and unceasing.  Bless the food we eat, the friendship we experience, and the moments of gratitude for this day we pray.  Amen.