Monday, 14 January 2013

Thanksgiving for the Wonders of Science


God of time, God of space, God of eternity,
and only Omniscient One,
I give thanks for the amazing wealth of wonders
that scientific discovery showers upon us
and helps us comprehend.

I thank you that we are able
to uncover more and more
about your magnificent creation,
to have access to vast treasure stores of information,
and to harness abundant energy
for the benefit of humankind,

Help me to be responsible in my use of the gifts of science,
and constantly be aware that others suffer
that I may enjoy them

And dear Lord, help me to avoid
The many dangerous and seductive distractions
that permeate these gifts.

You will also find this theme explored in the poem Little by Little (Of Herbs and Electrons).


Other poems, meditations and songs with a SCIENCE & FAITH theme can be accessed HERE