Life giving God,
Creator of the world's oceans and seas, rivers and streams;
we think about all that you have abundantly provided so that
no-one should go thirsty.
We praise You for the gift of water today.
As we reflect during this 'World Water week',
we lament that we have mis-used your resources and climate change
is making water even more scarce, more unpredictable with extremes in our
weather patterns giving rise to more pollution too.
Many of us are still lucky enough to be able to turn on a tap to
get a glass of clean water to drink, or have what we need
to wash, bathe, clean and cook....others can't in 2023 !!
In communities across our world, whole families are thirsty,
unable to access a safe water supply, and disease is still rife.
Guide us today Lord and plant seeds of change in our hearts;
that we might speak up for those less fortunate than ourselves,
and take action without delay;
Help us to pray and unite together to influence those in a position
to help bring a change and to make everyone re-think.
To protect and grow our natural sources in order that your children can
thrive and not worry about trying to survive.
Amen.
© Stephen Allen 25 Aug 2023
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