by Congregational Stewardship Services Consultant Mark Ewert, inspired by many others…
“Spirit of Life, God of Many Names
The abundance of this world is an example for us
The universe is full of stars; this planet is full of different peoples, animals, insects, plants, stones, and elements
Everywhere we look, everything we hear and feel is quantity and richness
The beauty of this world is an example for us
Each species and landscape is lovely in its own way
The sky and the earth and all of its living and non-living manifestations carry your beauty
The love in this world is an example for us
From people we know and do not know, from animals and even the sun shining on our back, love can be felt all around
Whether we create it or deserve it or not, love is always offered to us
Help us to open out hearts and let these examples feed us in times of joy and sorrow
Help us to use these examples to know our own wealth, no matter what our financial situation
Help us to understand that what we have to give is limited only by our fear of not having enough for ourselves
Help us to follow your example and create
Abundance, beauty, and love all around us
With everything we have to give”
This is really nice, Mark. I can see using this in several different situations.