A QUOTE, A TEXT AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
The churches have been asked to take time between September 1 and October 31 to reflect on Creationtime. PRAY2DAY is observing Creationtime this week
A QUOTE
Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace.
Albert Schweitzer
A TEXT
If one of the brothers or one of the sisters is in need of clothes and has not enough food to live on, and one of you says to them, “I wish you well; keep yourself warm and eat plenty”, without giving them these bare necessities of life then what good is that? James 2:15-16
AND A PRAYER…OR TWO
God, You give us this planet filled with your gifts for our daily bread. Help us to reverence all of your creation, respecting the rights of all species and the integrity of the elements. Teach us to realize in our hearts as well as in our minds that we praise You when we use Your gifts as You meant them to be used.
May we unite with all suffering creation in the struggle for liberation from what seeks to destroy. Grant this that all creation may live in justice and peace. Amen
Eternal God, We thank you for the glory of your creation–a mystery that surpasses our knowledge. Eternal God, We thank you for the earth and water, sun and wind, creatures and peoples–cultures–nations: Guide us we gather to confess that we have violated the gift of life given to us. Strengthen us as we seek to affirm that the earth and all therein is yours. Enable us as we seek to recall your covenant and make it our own
World Council of Churches