A Thanksgiving Prayer -- 2008

Today America observes Thanksgiving Day with Parades, Football, and Feasts that feature turkey. We also stop to give thanks for all that has been provided to us, even as we consider our neighbors in need. As we give thanks today, may we also remember the citizens of Mumbai (Bombay), India, who are dealing with a most horrendous set of extremist attacks. May this responsive prayer from Chalice Worship, provide you with a starting point to give thanks.

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 Let us give thanks for all God's gifts so freely bestowed upon us: For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea; 

For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ; 

 For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends; 

For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve; 

 For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play; 

For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity; 

 For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice; 

For the communion of saints, in all times and places. 

 Above all, we give thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.