Saturday, September 21, 2013

Dear God,

A simple meal can revive a weary soul.  A simple meal can illustrate your love.  A simple meal can aid in healing.  Harold and I have been receiving simple meals while he recovers from surgery.  At first he was reluctant to receive them because he didn't want to put anyone out. However, I told him how they could help us.

Each time we sit down to eat the simple meal we first pray for the family who cooked for us. We thank you for their generosity and kindness.  When we eat the food we give thanks again particularly when there is enough for a second meal.  We feel blessed.

I realize more and more how your love works to heal, help, and restore us.  Your love can come to us through a simple meal because it is love that motivates a person to provide food for those who are ailing in any way.  And what inspires love but faith?

Thank you
for simple meals
that point us
to you.
Thank you
for earthly food
that also
brings with it
heavenly food.
We are grateful,
O Lord,
for your
great provision.

Love, Andrea