Two prayers today, one more serious, one more whimsical - 

Generous God,

you set out a summer fruit basket of

kindness, gentleness, justice, fairness, respect, and love.

For the times and ways that we have received from this basket,

we are thankful.

For the times and ways that we have withheld these blessings from others,

we repent.

We pray that the words of Jesus might inspire us to do better from now on.

 

 

 Dear God,

sometimes we are like Martha and we "do"....

Sometimes we are like Mary and we just "be"..... 

So - do, be, do, be do.... 

Help us know which is right for us now.