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A prayer for rivers

For the beauty of rivers,

we thank you, God.

For the diversity of your creation found in and near rivers,

we thank you, God.

For the food for wetlands, forests, and other habitats carried by rivers,

we thank you, God.

For drinking water provided by rivers,

we thank you, God.

For fishing and other livelihoods made possible by rivers,

we thank you, God.

For the support to communities with lower incomes afforded by rivers,

we thank you, God.
For cities built along rivers,

we thank you, God.

For the role rivers play in the transport of people and goods,

we thank you, God.

For cultural and recreational benefits of rivers.

we thank you, God.

For the religious value held by rives,

we thank you, God.

For all who protect rives, and other water,

we thank you, God.

For all who keep and clean the rivers,

we thank you God.

Inspire us to join the protectors and riverkeepers,

we ask in the name of Jesus who was baptized in the River Jordan.

Amen.

inspired by a walk in Louisville Waterfront Park, along the Ohio River, se the playlist for the walk