Prayer Offered for May 3, 2021

Creator God, today, we give thanks for sheltering dark places:

The rich Earth where seeds germinate,

the caves that harbor our ancient ancestors,

the cellars that keep us safe from tornadoes,

the wombs that provide our first nourishment.

We acknowledge the pain of suffering,

which can deepen our appreciation of life

and strengthen our connection to one another.

We bless mushrooms that grow in the dark

and honeysuckle that sends its luscious scents

into the night.

We are grateful for the darkness that soothes us to sleep,

the darkness that animals require for hibernation.

May we look for the positive in all the “so-called” dark places of our lives.—AMEN.

_{(Patricia Montley)}