Water
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Prayer
Thank you for the forests, since they release oxygen into the atmosphere while storing carbon dioxide.
Response: With joy, we thank You, O Lord.
Thank you for the forests, since they feed our rivers and are essential to supplying the water for nearly 50% of our largest cities.
Response: With joy, we thank You, O Lord.
Thank you for the forests, since they create and maintain soil fertility; they help to regulate the often-devastating impact of storms, floods and fires.
Response: With joy, we thank You, O Lord.
Thank you for the forests, since they are the green lungs of the earth, vital to the survival of people everywhere -- all seven billion of us.
Response: With joy, we thank You, O Lord.
God, in a world where we pollute the air, water and land,
give us the courage to realize our call to act
as stewards of Your creation.
Acknowledgments to: The Church of South India Book of Common Worship, Environment Sunday Liturgy
