Great Gitche Manitou, Creator of all things,
\nIn Your wisdom, You made the earth, sky, and springs.
\nFrom Your hand, all creatures come to be,
\nEach one unique, yet part of the harmony.
\n<\/p>\n
We thank You, Great Spirit, for the blessings You bestow,
\nFor the sun that warms us, and the rain that makes things grow.
\nFor the animals that roam the land and sea,
\nFor the trees that give us shelter and the fruits that feed.<\/p>\n
We thank You for the beauty of the earth,
\nFor the mountains that inspire, and the rivers that give birth
\nTo the fish that swim and the birds that fly,
\nTo the forests that whisper and the flowers that sigh.<\/p>\n
We thank You for the love that You show,
\nFor the families and friends that we know.
\nFor the kindness and compassion that we share,
\nFor the healing and forgiveness that we bear.<\/p>\n
Great Gitche Manitou, we humbly offer our gratitude,
\nFor the blessings that You have bestowed on our multitude.
\nMay we cherish Your gifts and live in unison,
\nAnd keep Your love close to our hearts till time is done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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