God of loving kindness and mercy, we ask You to
Quiet us, that out of still spaces we may hear Your word.
May we walk with faith all the days of our lives,
Aware of the interdependence of all living things,
And come to know You in every thing and in each other.
Quiet us, O Silent Speaker, that out of still spaces we may hear Your word.
From the galaxies and the furthest stars
To the smallest atom in our heart,
You are the Living Flame of Love.
May we see your divinity in the “within” and the “without” of all things.
Quiet us, O Silent Speaker, that out of still spaces we may hear your word.
Gather us together, O Healing Presence,
That we may live in peace with all people
And bring glory to Your name.—AMEN.
(Adapted from Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill.)