Let us give thanks – a Harvest prayer
Spirit of Life, Ground of Our Being,
at this harvest-time, we give thanks for the gifts of nature, freely given.
For the abundance and beauty of this earth, we give thanks.
For fertile soils, ripening crops and fruiting hedgerows, we give thanks.
For bracing breezes and misty mornings, we give thanks.
For cool evenings and spectacular sunsets, we give thanks.
For dew glistening on spiders’ webs, we give thanks.
For the sumptuous scent of fallen leaves on damp earth, we give thanks.
For the circling seasons, the dance of light and dark, we give thanks.
For all the gifts of nature, freely given, we give thanks.
For the fruits of love and the gifts of friendship we harvest
here in our beloved community, we give thanks.
For the joys of sharing and growing and flourishing together, we give thanks.
For the promise of harvest that lies in the seed,
the huge oak tree in the tiny acorn, the sweet apple in the bitter pip,
we give thanks.
For all the promise, potentiality and possibilities of our lives, we give thanks.
Spirit of Life, Ground of Our Being,
at this harvest-time, we think of all those around the world who hunger because their harvests have failed.
May we learn to share the harvests of the world fairly and justly.
We think of all those around the world who are fleeing conflict and persecution, who have been forced to abandon their harvests.
May they find sanctuary here.
We think of those close to home who do not know abundance,
who must rely on food banks to feed their families.
May we share our harvest with all those in need.
Spirit of Life, Ground of Our Being, may we be like fruit trees –
deep rooted, strong, bountiful –
giving shelter to the lost,
support to the lonely,
and nourishment to the hungry.
Amen
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