Shabbat Shalom

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Take time this weekend to be still. If there is a prayer below that speaks to you, use it in silence, in movement or in speech.
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Purple is the colour that reminds us when we pray
To let God know we're sorry for the things we should not say.
Blue reminds us daily of the sadness that some feel
And our prayers are then for others and the pain with which they deal.
Green is for our growth and development each day
And so a prayer for guidance too, is one we daily pray.
Yellow lets us know that God is always somewhere near
Listening to our thoughts and prayers for those that we hold dear.
Orange is such a happy shade and reminds us all to say
A prayer of true thanksgiving for all we have each day.
The colour that comes last upon this bracelet now is red
Reminding us to say our prayers before we go to bed.
(written to accompany a child's rainbow prayer bracelet)
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Dear God, thank you for—
All things purple—the brave crocus head that dares to face the frost's strong bite; for mountaintops cloaked in purple lavender; for grapes forming on vines; for...
All things blue—the bright blue sky after a summer's storm; for the bright cheery flight of a blue bird; for the first taste of wild blueberries; for...
All things green—the rich unfolding colours of leaves unfurling to new growth; for garden slips promising the richness of future harvests; for...
All things yellow—the sun as it slowly rises on the horizon at mornings break; for yellow daisy's perky flower that brightens the day and makes me smile; for...
All things orange—the sunset's glorious setting that marks the end of another day; for juicy oranges and melons that tempt our palette; for...
All things red—the luscious fruit of the watermelon; for poppy's sturdy stem and bright flower; for...
For all things named—thank you God for the wondrous diversity of your creation.
Amen.
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God of sunshine and rain
God of green grass and mud
God of butterflies and puppy dogs
God of holy days, holidays, and all our days
We thank you for the gifts that touch our lives
In the shared laughter with loved ones
In the tears of pain
In the moments of silence too intense for words
In the words that comfort and challenge
Be with us, and with all who laugh, cry, struggle, seek comfort, and embrace the challenges of living this day.
Thank you.
Amen.
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Creating God,
You made the ant and the elephant
and declared them good!
You made the sun and the moon, day and night
and declared them good!
You made the birds and the bees and the fish of the sea
and declared them good!
You made each one of us—from east and west, from north and south
and you declared us good!
Help us to cherish the richness and diversity
of your creation,
and of one another.
So that together we may begin to grasp the vastness of your creativity, your delight and your love for all your creation, including me (us).
Amen.
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(Prayers taken from here)