GIVING
Sharing the Harvest
Every Sunday at our old small-town church, a local farmer would back up his truck all the way to the sanctuary door, and lower the tailgate. The truck's bed overflowed with tomatoes & corn & cucumbers. He'd hand out plastic bags and tell us to dig in.
Giving is the best part of the growing season. We come close. We share rich foods, sweet flavors, and the gratitude of abundance. What table might you set this Lent?
Prayer Points
Take a deep breath. Become aware of the light of God's loving gaze. Invite the Spirit to guide you in this exercise.
01.
Notice.
"Harvesting" begins by noticing what has grown. What gifts have you been given?
02.
Enjoy.
What resources have you gathered up? Form a prayer of gratitude to the Giver.
03.
Imagine.
As you look at what you have, what could you make of it? What might sharing look like?
04.
Plan.
Following the lead of your life, make a practical plan for giving or sharing your gifts.
05.
Share.
Give! Sign up to volunteer. Donate to a local service group. Listen. Serve. Enjoy.