Father,

We lift up our faces to You, and we are touched with warmth and filled with peace. We are in awe at the changes You are making in our world, changes that can be unpleasant, but necessary. Overflowing is the gratitude we have for You as the unsavory is pulled out by the roots. Evil dens burned and cleansed. Laying waste to all evil plans, obliterating them to dust. Bright is the Light that shines into darkness, and the darkness is powerless to its vibrancy. Our gratitude for these miracles soars to overflowing, and we must express it.

Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
    Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
    his marvelous works among all the peoples.
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
    he is to be revered above all gods.
(1Chronicles 16: 23-25)

We praise You, Father, for Your Love is consummate and everlasting. We praise Your marvelous works. To hold You in our hearts is a call to enjoy Your Love for us forever. To Love the Earth and all creation with tenderness and care honors Your precious gifts to us. Our appreciation for every moment we are here, gives you joy. Through the rains that come and the winds that blow, we are glad for the transformation occurring in our world because we know you are at work, and that is reason right now, to be in praise.