Monday Morning Offering: 5/15

Image: George Mendoza

 

Good morning, good God!

 

I know you read my heart, Lord,

    so you know it's filled with joy this week,

with memories and stories, 

    images and anecdotes, all gracious souvenirs 

of 50 years of working 

    in the vineyard of your church;

tending, pruning, harvesting 

    the branches on your vine

and drinking from the cup of life

    your very finest vintage,

the one you pour for all who thirst

    for mercy, grace and peace...

I've more gifts than I need, Lord,

    more joy than I can hold

        more peace than I deserve

so I offer you this morning

    the bounty of my blessings,

        a surplus of your kindnesses,

to share with those who look this week

    for peace to soothe their souls,

        for joy to lift their spirits

            and for you to fill their hearts...

Because you read our hearts

    and you know just who needs what,

I'll ask one more blessing, Lord,

    I'll pray for one more gift:

be as generous with everyone

    as you have been with me...

 

Amen.

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