Prayer in a teacup

Prayer in a teacup

A nice cup of tea!

How I relish its versatility.
The way it restores and revives me in the morning.,
Calms and comforts me as I prepare for bed,
Shared so easily with friends, consolingly familiar when
I’m alone,
It’s warmth a constant blessing.


And I take it all for granted, forgetting the miracle of
growth and harvest,
The painstaking labour that brings it to my cup,
The way this everyday drink connects me to people all
Round the world.

As I add water to my tea
to release all it’s goodness, all its potential,
so I pray for the splash of your living water in my life,
Lord,
releasing all I have to offer in your name.

As I drink my tea, sweetened with your love,
bless those for whom it is a livelihood,
and stir up in me your thirst for justice.
Amen

Now, just let me put on kettle…!

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This is a poem from Traidcraft

Traidcraft produce can be purchased every Wednesday in the Beacon Cafe