Jesus -
We see large crowds with deep needs coming toward us. Needs that overwhelm us.
Six months of our salary can’t buy what they need! What are my limited offerings among so many people?
You see large crowds with deep needs coming toward You. Needs that You intimately know.
Make the people sit down.
You take our humble offerings - five loaves of bread and two fish. You give thanks for our gifts. You distribute those gifts to all who are seated. You gather the leftovers, so no offering is lost or unused.
Forgive us when we fear scarcity instead of trusting Your abundant provision. Forgive us when we doubt that You will transform our offerings and gifts beyond our wildest dreams.
In the name of the Prophet who came into the world, we pray.
Amen.