Holy One, Creator of All Things, You go by many names; but, always, we recognize You in the gift of Love.
Your Love opens our hearts and awakens our minds.
Your Love guides us to exercise compassion and care.
Your Love calls us to selfless-service.
Your Love causes us to pause and to be fully present where we are and with whomever You have placed before us.
Your Love invites us to be our best selves and to see the best in others.
Holy One, Thank You for the gift of meaningful service in Your world. Thank You for the many gifts of our citizens, whose lives and well-being You have entrusted us with. Thank You for our legislative process and for the fine state of California. May we honor each of these in our actions each day, and may we be about Your work of Love.
Bless all of our proceedings this day and always. In Your name and in Your way.—Amen.