Blessing #2 (Lynne)

God the wealth of your grace is present in everything that we see, taste, smell, touch, and hear. May we continue to use our hands and our hearts to glorify you in this place and time. May we be mindful of those hands and hearts that care for, produce, prepare and package these gifts of food and drink before us now. They are unknown to us but we know that you know and bless all with your abundant love. God of abundance, come to our table and fill us.
Amen.

"You fill up my senses
Like a night in the forest
Like the mountains in springtime
Like a walk in the rain
Like a storm in the desert
Like a sleepy blue ocean
You fill up my senses
Come fill me again

Let me give my life to you
Come let me love you
Come love me again."

These lyrics from John Denver's Annie's Song were playing in a store when I was shopping the other day. As I shopped in the affluent suburban grocery store listening to this 1980's song, I heard the words in a different sense. I am blessed with the power of eating for enjoyment, for a sensual experience. As I eat in this life of privilege, I am constantly reminded of those who eat for survival, to live another day. And then I feel the surge of passion for ministry rushing through my veins. God has come to me, filled me with abundance and asks me to go out into the world and share God's abundant grace and love with others. It is the least I can do. It is the most I can do.