God of relationship,
You create us to be in connection with you and with each other.
Help me to see you and draw close to you.
Show me your presence in the beauty of nature, in the power of music, in the love of a friend.
Help me to see how I can follow you.
Teach me to live compassion and forgiveness, to seek mercy and justice, to reach out in love.
Guide me to love your whole family as my own.
Amen.