On this day, Lord, I welcome you into my heart.
I create a space within and acknowledge your presence at the core of my being.

Creator of heaven and earth and all that is in them.
You created us in your image and made us
stewards of your creation, of our common home.

May the day go gently.
May the events of life not overwhelm me.
My anxiety not determine my mood or spirit.
May tasks be done without stress or hurry.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.”