Gracious and loving God, as morning progresses, we give thanks for the gift of this day and we pray:
You touch creation with the gentle light of dawn: Bring the healing light of insight into the wastelands of our lives.
You offer the prospect of a fresh start each day: help us to see the possibilities for renewing our world today.
You fill the air with mystery and expectation: Teach us to delight in the anticipation of today's surprises.
God of all creation, at the beginning of this new day, we lift our hearts and voices to praise You for the beauty of our earth, for the harvest of field and orchard. Give us hearts that long to share our abundance with those who suffer from want and hopelessness. We ask this in Your name.—AMEN.
