October Prayer

Monday October 7 2024

God of all seasons
We praise you
for the abundance of autumn
the fragrance of
fruity fallings and fading flowers
of hedgerow harvests
hazelnuts brambles and
burgeoning pumpkin plots.

Creating God!
We worship you
for the planting and the promise
of winter wheat
of kale and cabbages
warm homes hotpots
and wild visitors
to garden and hill.

Generous God!
We thank you
for plentiful plates peaceful days
dark comforting nights
starry sky sightings of
Jupiter and Saturn
for safety and family time
friends and firesides.

God of all people
We remember
all countries, colours and creeds
the suffering the starving
the hurt and the homeless
horrors of war
dangers of displacement
mountains of misery.

Forgiving God!
We are sorry
for our part not played
for prejudiced
and unseeing eyes
ungenerous hands
and cold hearts
cajoled by comfort

Gifting God
We open our hearts
to joy beyond measure
to cups running over
brimming with hope
faith and love
ready willing fit for life
in all its fullness.
Amen.