Prayer of lament, visioning, and petition
Each petition ends with "God of Life",
and you respond: "Hear our prayer."
Let us pray:
Present in a world groadingin under the excesses of consumption,
we give thanks for the simple beauty of the bicycle. God of Life...
Present in a city filled with traffic aggravation, we pray for
victims of road rage and biek theft. We ask to be mindful as we
ride, and we ask to keep calm in the face of aggression.
God of Life...
We now observe a moment of silence for all who have been injured or who have died while riding. (silence...)
God of Life...
Present in a city needing better bike lanes and respectful sharing of the transportation commons, we pray for all those who propose, design, and vote on bike-friendly roadway commons.
God of Life...
Present in a community filled with children and young people, we pray for those learning to ride. Keep them smart, safe, and visible on their neighbourhood roads. Keep drivers mindful and alert for kids on bikes. God of Life...
Present in a world of work, we give thanks for those who build, repair, and clean our bikes and who rely on bikes to earn their living. We pray for prosperity, abundance, and the sharing of skills in the biking community. God of Life...
Present in diverse and beautiful communities, we ask for Your protection and blessing on all who ride: children, elders, homeless folks, students, workers, atheletes, messengers, eco-activists, wellness enthusiasts, enjoyers of riding, and all those take to the streets, bike paths, and parks. Keep us safe as we ride. God of Life...
Blessing
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be ever at your back
May all your journeying be joyous
May you and your bicycle be held in God's hand.
Amen.