In all things, give thanks

Yesterday was a tough day for President Obama, with the withdrawal of key appointees and challenges on seemingly every side. The President was quick to take responsibility (although personally I'm not certain the fault was his to take). Yet he upheld his stated ideal of clarity, transparency, and a single standard by which all are measured--not two sets of justices, one for regular folk like you and me and another for those in positions of power. We can see clearly he is continuing to stand on the foundation of truth and goodwill; he wants what he builds to be the natural outflow of the good center of the democratic ideal.

Precious, faithful, all-present God, even and perhaps especially in the midst of challenge and adversity, when the ground beneath us drops away and we find ourselves on a different path than we envisioned, we thank you that you are present, that the ideals of your light and love and equity for all are softly shining. We may not see the instant results we yearn for, O God, but we witness, protect, and celebrate the good that is blossoming in this very moment. For truth and agency and dedication and insight, we praise you. For the comfort of the still small voice stirring in our hearts and minds, we give thanks. For the attention and awareness, compassion and courage of the people of the world, we humbly share our gratitude. Bless President Obama and his family today, God, and grant them success--that the way may be open before them, that any obstacles dissolve in the path of Light, and that your good plan for harmony and balance find its expression through each and all of us. Amen.