For the shear bounty of creation
the Name of God be praised
adored
offered thanksgiving
for, even if humanity fell silent
the very trees of the field would clap their hands
in joy and thanksgiving for all the Lord has done
moulding and shaping the universe
revealed in increasing detail
through the brilliance of scientists and engineers
for the gift to see further and furthe
the expanse and wonder of the universe
we offer thanksgiving
and thanksgiving for all those who increase humanity’s knowledge
from the study of the galaxies
to the internals of the atom
yet, though humans may strive more and more to explore and understand the universe
it’s too much for us to fathom
for only you, our God
Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer
know it in all it’s depth and complexity
Complex God
we’re grateful though you’re complex
as you are beyond our understanding
your gift is simple
love
poured out in creation
through time and galaxies
poured into all of creation
imbued in each person
made in God’s image
as we reflect on this
help us to see others as you see them
beloved children of God
and to give thanksgiving all the range of humanity
In response to our thanksgiving
we reflect on those who need prayer today
those who offer themselves for high office
grant them wisdom and grace
those who are worried about providing for their families
those who wage war in Sudan, Ukraine, Yemen
those who are the victims of people trafficking
those who mourn
those who are in pain
those who care so much for themselves, they’ve failed to care for others
those who care so much for others, they’ve failed to care for themselves
those who serve in the military
those who empty our bins
those who are our loved ones
may they all know love beyond imagining
peace, security, love
in Christ’s precious name we pray
Amen