February 8: Gift of Being Here Prayer

We give thanks this morning for the spirit of life,

which we sense each time we are together,

the spirit of compassion stirring in our hearts,

the spirit of beloved community shaped by justice,

the spirit of being rooted in our values and connections,

the spirit of being set free by our work for freedom for all.

Let us pause for a moment of silence as we give thanks

for the gift of being here together and the spirit of life

that draws us toward a community of love and justice.

May we return to this place of spirited connection again and again.

May we carry the compassion-filled spirit of life with us in all that we do.

And may we remain thankful for the gift of healing community,

Now and always, Amen!

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