Prayer for America 10/31/05

Fall has come to America, Lord. Barn parties, fall festivals, hayrides, and, of course, trick-or-treaters--all are traditions of our country's communities, of our nation's neighborhoods.

However we choose to honor or celebrate our harvest, let us not forget to honor and celebrate you. Not a flower blooms nor a plant bears fruit without your touch. you have authored our freedom, blessed our way of life, and increased our harvest. Fall has come because you ordained it.

So thank you, God, for the parties and festivals and hayrides. For the ghosts and goblins. For the pumpkins, real and costumed. For the crisp air, the crunchy leaves, and the bulky sweaters. for all you good works. For your love and care. Amen.