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Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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For Stewardship of Creation

O merciful Creator, your loving hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence, and give us grace to honor you with all that you have entrusted to us; that we, remembering the account we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 652

Provenance

Episcopal BCP 1979

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A prayer for responsible care of creation, composed for the 1979 American Episcopal prayer book. Drawing on Psalm 145's image of God's open hand feeding every living creature, it asks for thankfulness and the faithfulness of a good steward who knows an account must one day be rendered.