Give Thanks
When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength
Give thanks for your food and the joy of living.
If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself.
Tecumseh
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Native American Prayer for Peace
Oh Great Spirit of our Ancestors,
I raise my pipe to you.
To your messengers the four winds,
and to Mother Earth who provides
for your children.
Give us the wisdom to teach our children
to love, to respect, and to be kind
to each other so that they may grow
with peace of mind
Let us learn to share all good things
that you provide for us on this Earth.
