O God of the seasons, who causes the rain to fall and the sun to shine, we give you thanks this day for an end to winter which seemed to drag on forever and evermore. Let us not complain about how hot and muggy it may be today, lest we be reminded of how often we complained when it was cold and snowy. Instead Lord, allow us to be present to all this season has to offer. Allow us to be present to running through a sprinkler. Allow us to be present to the sound of an ice cream truck. Allow us to be present with our children when they are home from school. Allow us to be present to all the new life springing up around us. To you who hold the seasons, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen!