Tag: Reap

When you reap

 

God says, “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest.”

 

A prayer

Almighty God, Creator of all things,
Maker of all people,
grant that we may find a unity in you,
that we may be joined together in the bond of peace,
that we may share, with justice,
the rich resources of the world,
that no one may be in hunger, or oppressed,
that none of your creation may be spoiled or misused.
We ask this in the name of him who gave himself for the world,
Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen
 

by David Adam, from The Rhythm of Life: Celtic Daily Prayer, p.46

From the blog
A new nature
No more tears
Sabbath rest
 

Sowing and reaping


Mosaic wall, Scots International Church Rotterdam

Prayer of Intercession

(inspired by 2 Corinthians 9:6)

In humility of heart let us pray to God the Father of all.

 
Lord, in your word you teach us
that sparse sowing means meagre reaping;
give us generous hearts as we respond to your love.

Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

Lord, you teach us that a generous heart
produces a bountiful harvest;
pour your love within us.

Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

Lord, you teach us to pray for those who govern us;
bless all in positions of authority
who take decisions for the nations of your world.

Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

Lord, you teach us to bring your healing
to the sick and suffering;
may your healing be upon those
whom we name before you now …

Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray
Our Father in heaven….

 
~ from www.givingingrace.org/

From the blog
Germinate and grow
A Peace Garden
A holy space
 

The proper time to reap

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

A prayer

Almighty God,
you called us to labour in your vineyard:
Keep us faithful in your service,
whether the harvest is plentiful,
or the soil seems barren and our labour unprofitable;
knowing that the harvest is yours,
and you will reap in your own appointed time;
to the glory of your holy Name.

 
written by Eric Milner-White (1884-1963) and G.W. Briggs (1875-1959),
from The Book of a Thousand Prayers by Angela Ashwin, #552
 

From the blog
All good gifts
Joyful response
Thank you. For fruit-bearing trees
 

Birds don’t reap

A gathering of larks by Abigail Carroll,
inspiration for my St Francis Focus this year

 

Call to Worship

inspired by Matthew 6:25-27

Look at the birds of the air;
they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns
and yet God provides for the basic sustenance of life.
May our hearts be open to trust you.

Look at the birds of the air;
they neither study nor plan nor plot their course
and yet God writes the instinct for migration into their hearts.
May our eyes be open to see you.

Look at the birds of the air;
they neither talk nor vote nor debate their responsibility
yet God weaves them into communities which nurture and defend.
May our hands be open to serve you.

 
~ written by Katherine Hawker, and posted on re:Worship

From the blog
Ask the animals
The whole bright world rejoices
In the school of prayer with St Francis of Assisi