Eternal God,

   so many advisors advising,

   so many paths to explore,

   so many places to stop and sit down.

Listening to your word

   we find joy even in hardship,

   courage even in darkness,

   rest and comfort even in troubled times.

Standing like a tree planted by the water,

sending roots into your Words of Life,

reaching out to touch Jesus,

   we find peace now and forever.

And give thanks.