A Prayer for a Winter‘s Day.

On this winter’s day
We are thankful for the small things that lift our spirits;
The warmth of another’s smile or embrace,
The glimpse of the sun through the clouds,
Freshly brewed coffee,
Newly baked bread,
Hot soup.

On this winter’s day
We are thankful for glimmers of hope,
For acts of kindness that tell us
We are not alone,
In our sorrow,
In our suffering,
In our uncertainty.

On this winter’s day
We are thankful for
All that stirs us into life;
For funny stories and laughter,
For music that sets us dancing,
For words and wisdom that inspire us.

On this winter’s day
We are warmed
By the beauty of this place in which we live,
By the company of family and friends,
By our passion for justice and peace.

May the thoughts of our hearts, 
The words of our mouth,
The work of our hands, 
And all that we do with our lives
Speak of grace and truth
As we seek to live in the way of Christ.

Amen.