Reflection

“Jesus said, ‘What is the Kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden. When it was fully grown, it became a large bush and the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches.’” –Luke 13:18-19

Prayer

God of growth,

We cannot control the outcome of the seeds of service we plant today. Yet our faith impels us to believe: wherever your grace abounds, a harvest beyond all our earthly measure is sure to follow! May it be so among us. As a ministry and as people of conscience, expand our sense of expectation about what you can do through us as we faithfully plant the seeds we can, in obedience and humility to your call. Remind us that apart from you we can do nothing of ultimate value. In the hope of your kingdom, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Be deliberate today about using my words and deeds to plant seeds of love that have lasting value.