God of all life,
We thank you for the gift of creation,
For the water that keeps us alive,
For our food and shelter,

Blessed are you who recognise the Lord in all whom you meet:

The light of truth shines in your life
for you have found true wisdom,
wonderful strength,
dizzying height
and graceful speed.

Supportive friends and family are like a sturdy shelter.

Whoever finds them has found a rare treasure.
The people who give us support are priceless.
No amount of money can balance their worth.

God of our Wandering Ancestors,
Long have we known
That your heart is with the refugee:
That you were born into time
In a family of refugees
Fleeing violence in their homeland,
Who then gathered up their hungry child
And fled into alien country.