A Prayer for Creation

September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for Creation, and many Christian denominations celebrate a whole season of creation from Sept 1 - Oct 4 (the feast of St. Francis of Assisi).  I was preparing an article for our church newsletter and looking around online I couldn't find a prayer that I really liked so I wrote my own for people to pray on Sept 1st and throughout the whole season of creation.

"Spirit of Life, that calls all creation into being, help us to recognize our intimate connection to the whole universe, and to honor that connection with mutual love and respect for the world around us and all of its inhabitants.  Giver and Sustainer of Life, move us to think, speak, and act with compassion, to recognize your presence all around us each day.  Help us to cultivate lives that honor that sacred presence so that those who come after us will still be able to delight in your wonder, beauty, and awe present throughout creation.  We ask for your wisdom, strength, and courage to do what needs to be done to care for our common home.  Amen"