Thanksgiving Blessing

Graphic by Doris Klein, CSA

 

 

A Thanksgiving Blessing

May an abundance of gratitude burst forth
as we reflect upon what we have received.
May thanksgiving overflow in our hearts,
and often be proclaimed in our prayers.
May we gather around the table of our hearts the ardent
faithfulness, kindness, and goodness of each person we
encounter on our journey of life.
May the harvest of our good actions
bring forth plentiful fruit each day.
May our basket of blessings surprise us with
its rich diversity of gifts and its opportunities for growth.
May all that nourishes our lives bring us
daily satisfaction and renewed hope.
May we slow our hurried pace of life so we can be aware of,
and enjoy what we too easily take for granted.
May we always be open, willing,
and ready to share our blessings with others.
May we never forget the Generous One
who loves us lavishly and unconditionally.

Let us pray:
O gracious God who so generously lavishes our lives with goodness, create in our hearts a deep center of gratitude, a center that grows so strong in its thanksgiving that sharing freely of our treasures becomes the norm and the pattern of our existence.  Remind us often of how much you cherish us, of how abundantly you have offered gifts to us, especially in the hours of our greatest need.  May we always be grateful for your reaching into our lives with surprises of joy, growth, and unconditional love.  Amen. 

 (From a blessing by Joyce Rupp)