Morning Prayer - Blessing Of The Earth

Morning prayer,

Blessing of the Earth Begin by taking a few slow breaths,

Softening into the stillness of morning.

In the quiet hush of this new day,

I turn my heart to the earth beneath me.

Ancient,

Enduring,

Alive with mystery.

Blessed be the ground that cradles my every step.

Blessed be the soil,

The stone,

The root,

The river.

O Mother of Earth,

Woven of stardust and rain,

I honour your body beneath mine.

From your hills and valleys,

Your forests and seas,

Flows the breath of all life.

Let me walk today with tender feet and hands willing to bless what I touch.

For the green places that hold the memory of creation.

For the winds that carry ancient songs.

For the small miracles underfoot.

Moss,

Clover,

Fern.

I give thanks.

May my spirit root deep like the oak.

May my soul flow freely like the river.

May my mind open like the blossom at dawn.

Let my words be seeds of kindness.

Let my thoughts be rich soil for peace.

Today I walk in kinship with all beings.

Sacred Earth,

Cradle of my body and home of my soul,

Guide me to live this day with a reverent heart,

A grounded mind and a spirit blooming in your wild grace.

Shinnewell