God, you are the source of beauty and the maker of all good things. Your handiwork is on full display in your universe. Your divine spark indwells all of your creation.
But we don't always give you the credit that you deserve for that, especially when we don't see life as something that you've freely and abundantly gifted to your universe. Instead, we create idols - of status, of power, of wealth, of being in control - each stemming from a fearful, constricted view of life.
You give life to all with open hands. We clench our fists to hang on tightly to what we can or to forcefully fight for take what we want to be in possession of.
Forgive us. We know that when we’re honest about our shortcomings and brokenness, you promise to not hold them against us. Instead you move within us in grace and love. Help us to be willing to let go of our fearful lenses and to begin to see your world as the gift that it is.
Amen.
