Growth & Gardens
God of Creation,
Our gardens may not be a significant source of our produce,
they may be only a potted plant or bed of flowers,
but would every garden in our neighborhood
be a living reminder of grace and growth.
May the seeds and soil,
the miracle of multiplication
that begins by being buried,
be a symbol of the hidden and holy work
going on inside of us and everyone around us.
May the sun and rain,
the brilliance of light and showers of water
generously giving energy to every plant,
be a present-day parable of Your prodigal love
offered to everyone on our street.
May the fruit and flowers,
the array of color and burst of flavor
that fill our senses with delight,
be a picture of the beauty in the diversity
of Your Kingdom work in our city.
May the gardens,
a single plant or shared field,
be instructors for us to learn
how to cultivate life and love,
within the places You’ve planted us.
Amen.
