Thursday, October 17, 2019

Invocation - OUR SHELTER - Temple Beth-El Las Cruces Board Meeting - October 17, 2019

Invocation

TBE Las Cruces Board Meeting 

October 17, 2019


Eternal God, 

Who spreads a shelter over us

When we give thanks to You for the bounty of the earth,

What do we want to see preserved 

under Your holy Tabernacle of creation?

Creativity

Artistry

Ingenuity

Cooperation

One person lifting up another

Knowledge

Wisdom

Truth

Humor

A sense of history

Heritage

Song

Prayer

Growth

Acceptance

Understanding 

Compassion

Fairness

Love

Hope.    

Can You keep all of these gifts 

under Your shelter? 

We know that You can, 

but that You will do so

When we offer You and the world 

our faith, dedication, commitment, and support. 

Teach us that

the shelter that we have built on this festival

Demonstrates what we can do 

To uphold and maintain 

the shelter of creation 

Which You have fashioned and 

Which You renew each day. 

Remind us that we are Your partners

Your companions

Your friends

Your eyes, heart, mouth and hands. 

Through which 

You keep us alive

Sustain us 

And bring us to 

the moments of 

celebration and achievement

That are yet to come. 

Blessed are You, 

Eternal One,

to whom we are grateful 

For spreading over us 

a Sukkah

Of Shalom 

of Wholeness, of Completeness,

Of peace. 




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