“Bless these, our circumstances,
Bless the hardship and the pain as well as the delight.
Bless the hunger and the thirst as well as the abundance.
Bless the things that do not turn out right as well as those that do.
Bless those who take all and give not and also those who love.
In these circumstances, find growth.
In growth, discover clarity.
In clarity, an inner vision. “
Adapted from Nancy Woods "Native Blessing" as found on the White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist web site. Victoria Stafford, minister.
