O God

You gave us, Your people,

free will

(which we use for good or for ill).

As we exercise all that makes us human,

may we remember that we,

all of us, 

each and every one of us,

are created in Your image and likeness.

O God,

may we be guided by Your love,

may we follow Your wisdom,

may we use our free will with

compassion and mercy.

O God,

may Your will be done,

to respect human dignity,

to protect Your creation

for good.

Amen