Gratitude prayer

This is a prayer of gratitude reflecting theme of the Parade of Nations.

As we remember the importance of gratitude, thank you, Creator, for everything!
For the gift of life itself and health and well-being,
For the love and support of our friends and family,
For the kindness of strangers,
For the natural beauty we see all around us--valleys, rivers, trees,
For the spiritual wisdom we’ve gained from many teachers and books,
For the courage of social activists protecting our rights and our environment,
For the laughter of children reminding us to play more often,
For the strength we’ve gained from difficulties and hardships,
For the opportunities we’ve had to serve in making Akwesasne, Cornwall, SD&G and the world a better place,
For the acceptance and respect of our diverse cultures and developmentally challanged,
For the conscious creating of goodwill and harmony,
For the peace and co-existance of all people on these beautiful lands we call our home.

Amen