"Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth
and lean to hear my feeble voice. You lived first, and
You are older than all need, older than all prayer...You are
the life of all things."
--Black Elk, OGLALA SIOUX

Great Spirit - Sometimes I don't feel like praying.
Sometimes when I have done something wrong, I'm
ashamed to come to You. Even though You have always
been there for me, I sometimes choose to stay away.
It's hard for me to understand what all knowing is.
Sometimes it's hard for me to see how much You
really care.

But I know if I take a few minutes and think about what
I know to be true about You, the things change and I am
able to realize Your power and Your love.

Today, I'll start by thinking of You. I'll think about all
the times You have helped and guided me in the past.
You are life, You are love, You are power, You are desire,
You are truth, Your are principle, You are intelligence,
You are courage. With You I am everything;
without You I am nothing.

Creator, thank You for allowing me to start my day with You.