THANKSGIVING PRAYER

THANKSGIVING PRAYER

We’re thankful for work, for paychecks that feed.

May all who are seeking find the jobs that they need!

We’re thankful for comforts that play a role.

May we also strive for things with a more noble goal.

We’re thankful for knowledge that lights up the mind.

May wisdom also it bring, that’s harder to find.

We’re thankful for the freedom to preach and to prate.

May we not use it for filth or for hate!

We’re thankful for the wonders of technology.

May it never ignore our planet’s ecology.

We’re thankful for faith that worships and prays.

May it not tarnish our enlightened  secular ways!

We’re thankful we honor all human rights.

May we aid all peoples in their freedom fights!

We’re thankful for laws against discrimination.

May they ring loud in the hearts of our nation!

We’re thankful for the arms that protect us fully;

May they never turn our nation into a detested bully!

We’re thankful for glories our country has won.

May we work on the tasks that still need to be done.

We’re thankful for the bounties our planet doth bare;

May all in the world have of these a share!

We’re thankful for blessings of present and past;

May we labor with love for a peace that will last!