Thursday, September 10, 2020

Dearest God,

From seeds grow trees.  From trees grow fruit.  From fruit grows faith.

As the first pickers of Bartlett pears at MacDougal Orchard, I couldn't help but think of your creative hand in the process.  As we picked a bushel for home canning, I thought of how juicy and flavorful the fruit will be when I open a jar this winter.

As a home canner, I marvel at your work.  Even the drive to the orchard or farm inspires me to think of you, to give thanks and to feel a great sense of joy as I pick fruits and vegetables tended to and loved by farmers. As I can the luscious fruit of your hands and later give many away to family and friends, I think of your love canned in each jar and I think, "How marvelous, O God, is the work of your hand!"

Thank you

for seeds

that lead

to fruit

that lead

to faith.

Thank you

for the gifts

of your creation.

Thank you

for today,

for the

beautiful pears

and the

simple faith.

Love always, Andrea