Eternal God,
Beloved Guide,
Dedicated Companion,
Help us to hold on to our heritage.
Teach us new ways to keep Your words
Of respect, love, support, justice, and peace
On our lips
When we lie down and when we rise up.
Help us to hold on to our freedom.
Turn our minds back to the many experiences
Of our people
From the time they went forth from slavery to freedom
To eras when liberty came at the cost of being treated
As despised and persecuted second-class citizens
To centuries when emancipation and enlightenment
Brought decades of trial and tragedy
That gave way to incredible progress and understanding.
Help us hold on to our community.
Promote in our hearts an openness that will enable us
To truly hear one another
To speak our minds with honesty
To approach disagreement with a generosity of spirit
And to relish consensus and agreement as one of Your
Constant miracles in our midst.
Help us to hold on to our values
So that compassion, patience, kindness, commitment, and trust
Will lead us to be ever closer to one another
And to members of the human family throughout the world.
Help us to hold on to You,
Our Creator,
Our Sustainer,
Our Rock,
Our Protector,
Our Hope.
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