Lord, as the world's roar is
reduced to a whisper
And the pace of living
slows from a frenzy to a slowed rhythmic waltz
When each breath of clean
spring air and crystal blue sky is an elixir to our tumbling hearts
We pray for humanity
As each day unfolds lord,
and we see the emergence of strength and courage in the human spirit, people
stepping up in droves to be counted on the shores of adversity, with selfless
abandon reaching out to those who suffer, we rejoice empathy, we give thanks
for our new type of hero, those with the strength of spirit, and as the day
slows to evening
We pray for humanity
As we return to our roots,
and basic needs and strip away our requirements for any luxury beyond the
desire to live and be loved, and as we are felled, the great and the mighty
beside those who have struggled, at last level in our challenges, as we are
equal in your eyes Lord.
As we cherish our family
and miss in their absence the wonderment of their love and taken for granted warmth
We pray for humanity
As we rediscover time and
it's actual meaning, as we slow down tasks and reconnect with our abilities
long since forgotten
As we take a longer moment
to watch the sun set and the moon rise
As our loved ones pass
into the next room and they wait at your side in peace and serenity
We pray for humanity
Lord, you have taught us
through many centuries of the cycle of life
That adversity brings
change for the better
And, in a world torn apart
by many wars
We find ourselves brought together
in common purpose, all countries, religions creed and colours, where the world
had gone mad, it now finally regains its clarity
And today as one world
We give thanks for
humanity
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By
Sarah Lakin (Mrs)
