by Michael Leunig
Dear God
Dear GodWe give thanks for places of simplicity and peace.
Let us find such a place within ourselves.
We give thanks for places of refuge and beauty.
Let us find such a place within ourselves.
We give thanks for places of nature's truth and freedom,
of joy, inspiration and renewal,
places where all creatures may find acceptance and belonging.
Let us search for these places:
in the world,
in ourselves
and in others.
Let us restore them,
let us strengthen and protect them,
and let us create them.
May we mend this outer world
according to the truth of our inner life,
and may our souls be shaped and nourished
by nature's eternal wisdom.
Amen
Let us find such a place within ourselves.
We give thanks for places of refuge and beauty.
Let us find such a place within ourselves.
We give thanks for places of nature's truth and freedom,
of joy, inspiration and renewal,
places where all creatures may find acceptance and belonging.
Let us search for these places:
in the world,
in ourselves
and in others.
Let us restore them,
let us strengthen and protect them,
and let us create them.
May we mend this outer world
according to the truth of our inner life,
and may our souls be shaped and nourished
by nature's eternal wisdom.
Amen
