Abundance

By Jeannette Doran

In summer we rejoice in the abundance.

We take time to enjoy all that our God has so graciously

given in the fruit of our labors. As our hearts are filled we

share out of plenty. Gifting others with our overflow of

tomatoes, cucumbers and other garden fruit.

We give from our spiritual bounty as well our material

profusion. How true it is that as we give to others we always

seem to be left with a sufficient amount. We find that not

only are our needs fulfilled but our desires are often satisfied

as well. With the virtue of gift giving the reality becomes

that the more we give the more we actually do

receive. As we learn to trust more and not save for the

future want God will provide for all our needs and even our

desires. May we each grow closer to God as we learn to trust

abundantly in God’s loving generosity.