Morning Prayer

In the beginning, O God,

when the firm earth emerged from the waters of life

you saw that it was good.

The fertile ground was moist

the seed was strong

and earth's profusion of color and scent was born.

Awaken my senses this day

to the goodness that all stems from Eden.

Awaken my senses

to the goodness that can still spring forth

in me and in all that has life.

Taken from Celtic Benediction Morning and Night Prayer by J Phillip Newell, page 26