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Father forgive us
We are destroying, and have destroyed
Eco systems which make life possible on earth
We have taken your gifts for granted
With no thought for tomorrow
We have enjoyed the abundance
Of the fruits of the earth
With selfishness, lack of consideration
Lack of forethought
And made assumptions
That the earth would sustain us forever
Father God we humble ourselves before you
In deepest humility
We beg your forgiveness
Please instill in us the will
To repair that which we have broken
To renew that which we have used
Asking only that you inspire us with your wisdom
To put things right
~
©DGA 25 September 2011 04:57
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25/09/2011 at 7:51 am
Only after the last tree has been cut down.
Only after the last river has been poisoned.
Only after the last fish has been caught.
Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten.
Cree Indian Prophecy
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25/09/2011 at 7:59 am
Oh how I love that, Cindy! And how true it will probably prove to be, human kind is SO INCREDIBLY STUPID!
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26/09/2011 at 1:56 am
Makes you wonder how we got the name human “Kind” don’t it?
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26/09/2011 at 6:16 am
Yip, it does, lol!
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25/09/2011 at 10:45 am
Thanks for that, Cindy. How true.
John
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25/09/2011 at 10:42 am
AMEN to that Denise. A great prayer, it is only when we acknowledge our guilt that God can help us.
Very inspiring my friend.
John
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25/09/2011 at 11:07 am
Thank you very much John. I must say it’s nice to have you back. Don’t go disappearing again without warning – take care my friend.
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25/09/2011 at 3:11 pm
i hope that he is listening and i wish this was the heart of the masses…we have gone well betond dominion to abuse of our planet….
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25/09/2011 at 3:20 pm
Brian, this was a cry from my heart in the early hours of this morning, but I’m afraid that Cindy’s quote may well become reality!
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25/09/2011 at 3:27 pm
There are two alternative translations of Lord’s Prayer. One is Aramaic and one in another language of the day. I don’t have link at the moment but you will find them most interesting.
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25/09/2011 at 4:14 pm
Thanks Carl, I’ll see what I can find and I’m sure they will be interesting – translation can make the world of difference to meaning. Btw, I added a song on Happy Feet especially for you… 😀
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25/09/2011 at 4:46 pm
Wonderful Words! Thank you
I have given you the versatile Blogger Award, have you seen it?
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25/09/2011 at 5:25 pm
Thanks for the lovely comment! 😀
I’ve just done my rounds – thank you Patrecia!
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25/09/2011 at 6:41 pm
I love the poem, and Cindy’s comment. So true.
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25/09/2011 at 7:15 pm
Yes, I found the Cree Prophecy very interesting, Kate.
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26/09/2011 at 1:57 am
Amen!!! Love this Prayem!!!
I granted you the “Versatile Blogger Award”
Have Fun
paul
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26/09/2011 at 6:25 am
Thanks for liking my prayer. God bless you.
I thought you were joking so I went to have a look-see. My goodness, about the last thing I need today… will have to get it done a dusted asap. Thanks Paul.
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26/09/2011 at 7:43 am
Forgive us Father. We have acted with arrogance as if we were the only part of your creation that counts. We have failed to see we are the caretakers of your beautiful world and have spent our time plundering and destroying that which sustains us. Please forgive us for putting money and power before everything else. And please help those of us who are trying to, to put things right.
Thank you, Denise. This has moved me a lot.
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26/09/2011 at 7:55 am
We are, without a doubt, the most selfish, arrogant, inconsiderate species… I felt as if this poem actually flowed out of my subconscious without any thought!
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26/09/2011 at 5:58 pm
Wow, what a beautiful prayer. I agree that we’re such a selfish people. It’s shameful.
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26/09/2011 at 6:11 pm
Oh we are, BV, we are. Thank you so much!
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02/10/2011 at 3:10 am
It boggles the mind how so many “intelligent” people can take the planet for granted.
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02/10/2011 at 6:44 am
There are different types of ‘intelligence’ Nancy…
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