Greenlake in winter
Tom and I have just returned from one of our favourite walks around our a nearby lake called Greenlake. As we walked today we shared what we think will become a new tradition for us – a walk of gratitude. We took turns sharing about the people, places, and ideas that we are grateful for. It was a wonderful walk. So much to be grateful for and it took us the entire three mile walk to share. Our hearts were overflowing, more than anything else with gratitude to God.
I used this prayer which I was in the Thanksgiving liturgy (with a few small adaptations of my own) at our church yesterday and thought I would use it here to round off my posts on a week of gratitude.
For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea.
We thank you Lord.
For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ,
We thank you Lord.
For our daily food and drink, and for our homes when others have none,
We thank you Lord.
With my Mother at her 90th birthday
For family and friends, for those who have mentored and moved us towards wholeness,
We thank you, Lord.
Garden day at the Mustard Seed House
For health and strength to work and leisure to rest and play,
We thank you, Lord.
For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
We thank you, Lord.
For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty and justice,
We thank you Lord.
St Columba – Bishop’s House Iona
For the communion of saints in all times and places,
We thank you Lord.
Let us stand with those who have gone before
Above all we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus Our Lord;
To him be praise and glory, with you O God, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.