Daily Prayer: Beyond Anthropocentrism, Sharing Grace with All Creation - December 11, 2025

00:06 Gratitude and Wisdom Amid Technological Change
00:06 Opening prayer expressing gratitude, humility, and a longing for wisdom.
00:16 Acknowledgement of God as Creator and the entrusted responsibility to care for all creation.
00:30 Reflection on the challenges of rapid technological change and the call to see beyond human-centred values.
00:43 Thanksgiving for the wisdom granted to humanity to explore, create, and address suffering.
01:16 Embracing Creation’s Worth Beyond Human Focus
01:16 AI's role in supporting biodiversity, coral reef preservation, and climate risk forecasting reflects divine mercy through human ingenuity.
01:37 Acknowledgement of anthropocentrism's flaw in placing humans at the centre, neglecting the intrinsic value of other creatures.
01:50 A plea for forgiveness of human pride and a call to listen humbly to creation, promoting restraint and reverence towards all life.
02:29 Praying for Ethical Leadership in Technology
02:29 A prayer for wisdom and conscience in technological innovation, emphasising justice, sustainability, and equitable distribution of resources to support the vulnerable and ecosystems.
02:47 A plea to inspire awe and mercy in leaders, prioritising human dignity and earth's flourishing over profit, alongside a call to uplift educational and cultural systems.
03:36 Nurturing Human Spirit and Values in Education
03:36 Parents and teachers are prayed for wisdom to nurture the next generation into thoughtful, imaginative, discerning, and compassionate individuals rather than mere task performers.
03:59 A plea for love, responsibility, wisdom, and humility to guide the use of technology, ensuring achievements respect and protect creation.
04:43 A Prayer for Family, Wisdom, and Restoration
04:43 A prayer for God's kingdom to come, earth's renewal, and participation in restoration with humility.
04:59 A plea for the daughter to gain wisdom, discern truth, and cultivate compassion amid rapid technological change.
05:18 A request for protection, courage, humility, and that learning serves God's glory and others' good.
05:29 A prayer for peace and guidance in times of uncertainty and decision-making.