January 8, 2012
Today, members of St. James Episcopal Church, Knoxville, Tennessee, are praying for creation…
Today, members of St. James Episcopal Church, Knoxville, Tennessee, are praying for creation…
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| From Newfound Gap, Great Smoky Mountains |
Teach us, O Lord, to listen to the Earth, our mother.Grant us the wisdom and will to preserve all your creation, restoring to wholeness everywhere that we have carelessly left our mark.
Especially, Lord, we pray for the Appalachian mountains. Guide us in your will to defend their sanctity. For just as Abraham, Moses, Elijah and all your saints and prophets met you on the holiness of the mountaintop, we do also name our mountains “holy,” claiming our right to defend them from all who seek their harm and destruction.
And yet, we pray also for those people, that they may find meaningful employment without destroying your creation
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Amen.
ALL I CAN SAY IS DITTO.
ReplyDeleteA GRANNY FROM FLORIDA
I grew up in Knoxville and now live near Brevard. These mountains are indeed holy. A very nice prayer. Thanks for posting it, Kathryn.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
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