Great Spirit,

We come to you holding hands, each of us acting as a representative

creating a great circle of world communities

with the understanding that without You,

there could be none of what we value here on Earth.

We understand that this time is prolific, and we are each willing to do our individual parts

to achieve the composite productivity of our communities.

We are willing to see the nobility in the smallest ailing flower,

the tattered homeless woman on the street, the struggling families in far away countries

as well as those down the block, and within ourselves.

We know that we are not separate from You,

and we are not separate from each other.

We are willing to walk with our heads held high,

even in the face of adversity, poverty, and great struggle.

We will keep our eyes straight ahead and focused

on our intended outcome, which is peace and unity.

We will show the world through our deeds and words

that we have respect for ourselves as a community,

and that we will not compromise our dignity.

We give thanks for the ability to soften our hearts and receive Love,

and we will not hesitate to give Love to ALL of the people who cross our paths,

for, we know that when we give Love freely and without conditions,

we speak Your language.

We are willing and able to quiet our minds so that we may feel

your warmth and loving light washing over us,

protecting us from all of the things that we fear,

and affording us the faith that we had taken for granted.

We see that when we allow this, we become energized and revitalized,

and joy springs forth in our lives.

It is in this way that we become lighthouses

that show the way in a world of darkness

to those who would have otherwise been lost,

with the understanding that ours is not a better way,

ours is merely another way.

It is in the name of Love that we pray,

Ashe and Amen.

by Ekua - house member

this prayer is featured in the first edition of a zine created by members of the sparrow community house