Lacy Sietsema

Good people, rooted in the sun, You shine with radiant grace. You shine so finely it surpasses understanding. God hugs you.   You are encircled by the arms of the mystery of God. Hildegard of Bingen

You surround us with love when we fall asleep at nightand in every dream we have you also share.O, we bless you and wish you well. Ernesto Cardenal

Hurry, my love, my friend, and come away.Look, winter is over, the rains are done, wildflowers spring up in the fields.Now is the time of the nightingale.  In every meadow you hear the song of the turtledove.Hurry, my love, my friend, and come away. The Song of Songs

Spirit of God, anoint me to be good news to the poor today. Open my eyes to the human needs on the street, in my office, and in our world.

What earth does every springis only a hint of the thing. Sister Alice Smith, CSJ

Wise God, help me find my voice among all those so willing to speak for me.Help me hear your voice in the conversations I have each day.Give me courage to speak up and act on the truth I discern.  Amen.

Forgiving God, who doesn’t need second chances? Help us never give up on ourselves because you never gave up on us.  Amen.

Every tree, every growing thing as it grows,says this truth: You harvest what you sow.With life as short as a half-taken breath,don’t plant anything but love. Jelaluddin Rumi

God of our Yesterdays and our Tomorrows,we thank you for the ways in which you speak in our lives:in our history and our hope,in our struggles and in our confidence,in the questions, concerns, and encouragement shared with us in trust.Give us the wisdom we need to hold and weigh and understand your call in all

All the world hopes in you, Loving God, that you will feed us in our hunger. You open wide your hand and we are filled with good things. Psalm 104