As we come into winter, all of a sudden, the harvesting season sends us underground, eating more of the "hearts" of plants than the heads. Think lettuce, corn, tomatoes, vs. potatoes, carrots, rutabaga, kohlrabi and other root veg. As I think of how these heads and hearts are connected to my own I remember the rhythms of slowing and conserving energy through the winter. As I tucked into my apartment and ate hot soup during the wind storm this weekend, I thought of those who are perpetually stuck outside, without food to warm and energize them. This prayer comes out of that thought.
God of heads and hearts,
We give you thanks for the food that nourishes our bodies and our minds. We remember that the heads and hearts of produce are connected to our own. As we continue into months of fasting in this creation, help us to remember those whose heads and hearts come into need. Help us to nourish them not only with nutrition, but with grace, solidarity and love.
In your name we pray, Amen.
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