Together

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for what I can’t do alone—
friendship and love,
hugs and kisses,
move a piano,
put a bandaid on my back,
play tag,
sing harmony.

Blessed are You
for what I don’t want
to do alone—
celebrate Christmas,
feel overwhelmed,
blow out candles,
put together a puzzle,
go to the theater.

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for coming to a world
tired of being alone
as Emmanuel, “I am with you,”
and for creating me to crave
love and laughter,
connection and collaboration,
touch and togetherness,
melting into others
the way You melt into me.