Prayer For Our Common Earth We lift our voices in praise– with the voice of light: shimmering in star skies and moonrise, flooding bright with sun. We give thanks to God: Mystery, Teacher, and Revealer. We lift our voices in praise– with the voice of waters: tumbling free, running deep, bringing life; moving on. We give thanks to God: Source, Life, Power. We lift our voices in praise– with the voice of living things: bird and whale song, cricket lullabies, salmon returning. We give thanks to God: Creator, Love, and Breath Father of all, Creator and ruler of the universe, You entrusted your world to us as a gift. Help us to care for it and all people, that we may live in right relationship— with You, with ourselves, with one another, and with creation. Christ our Lord, both divine and human, You lived among us and died for our sins. Help us to imitate your love for the human family by recognizing that we are all connected— to our brothers and sisters around the world, to those in poverty impacted by environmental devastation, and to future generations. Holy Spirit, giver of wisdom and love, You breathe life in us and guide us. Help us to live according to your vision, stirring to action the hearts of all— individuals and families, communities of faith, and civil and political leaders. Triune God, help us to hear the cry of those in poverty, and the cry of the earth, so that we may together care for our common home