E te Atua aroha me te mōhio,
As we enter this sacred space of discernment,
We pause to be still, to breathe deeply,
and rest in your presence.
You have called us here to listen deeply, to learn, and to lead.
Help us to see beyond the tasks and decisions,
To the people and purpose behind them.
Open our hearts to mercy, to wisdom, to grace.
Wairua Tapu, shine a light on what we read and hear.
Bring clarity where there’s confusion, and peace where there’s struggle.
May we all be fully present
To the moment,
To the mission,
And to you.
Kia tau ngā manaakitanga o te Atua ki runga i a tātou katoa
Āmene