A Gratitude Prayer
For the air I breathe, the sun that energizes me, the soil of the Earth that provides me sustenance, the water that flows through me;
Thank you.
For the love of a mother and father, the comradery of colleagues, the comfort of friendships, the joy of children, the embrace of a lover;
Thank you.
For the steadfastness of my heart, the creativity of my mind, my blood----the ever flowing provider, these old bones of mine to keep me upright;
Thank you.
For those who fought before me for my freedom, for the family who sacrificed, for the leaders who had vision, for the ancestors who survived;
Thank you.
For the lessons of yesterday, the magic of this moment, the new prospects of the future;
Thank you.
For Your unconditional love, for creating me, for Your presence in all places and all times, for Your peace that passes all understanding;
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.