Within my heart I rejoice in the radiance of Your Creation, O Lord our God
You Whom we know by so many different names
In so many cultures and parts of our wondrous globe.
Yet in the depths of my heart, in the sanctuary of my inner being,
You are always the Hand Who created me ...
Who watched me blossom into being
As beautiful in Your Sight as
The peach blossoms graciously rejoicing
against the soft green of the leaves
of their wisdom and love.
Teach me to be worthy of You, dear Lord
Teach me to love all whom I meet
Teach me to forgive the ungracious
To turn the other cheek of forgiveness by not seeking revenge
Help me to be the best I can be
Help me to graciously accept the limitations of the intellect and body you gave me
Help me to share the essence of my God-created being with others
Help me to be faithful to You.
So that I may reach out to every person in my human family across our whole globe
That I may be a symbol of forgiveness and love to all I meet
That I may help each one in some way
That I may inspire the lonely
And help the sick
And encourage the downhearted
And teach the student in need
And give alms to the destitute
And ... above all ... to seek to follow Your Way
Of forgiveness; mercy; compassion; graciousness; justice; and LOVE.
Thank You for creating me, God,
And giving me the change to experience your wonderful world
Let me offer you the gift of this picture; of the Japanese garden artist's gracious blooms
Peach in colour, and soft green in background,
As a thank you for all the gifts you have given me,
The greatest of them the gift of life
as a member of your human family
created by Your Divinity
May I always praise and bless You
May I never reject You
May I always treat Your Name with reverence,
O great and gracious God.
Amen.
*Photograph taken by Catherine Nicolette
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