Friday, September 16, 2011

Dearest God,

I love the gift of your hospitality, your welcoming spirit, and the appeal to join you at your table. These gifts are among the richest I receive.

As I consider the ways these blessings touch my heart, I try to emulate them by inviting others to our home. I am not you to be sure. I do not have all that you have. Yet, in some small way, I reach out offering your favor to friends, new and old.

Today I cooked all day preparing foods to delight our guests. Fresh produce, spicy herbs, great recipes, and a decadent dessert all served to give your gifts away. As each one savored their food, talked around the table, laughed easily and often, and expressed both faith and love to others, I realized our table was like your own.

Good and Gracious God,
you keep on giving
day after day.
You bless
again and again.
At times
I am overwhelmed
by your generosity.
Receive my
deepest praise,
I pray.

Love, Andrea