Thank you so much ... what a great sermon! Wish I could have heard it in person. BTW, the picture reminds me of my wonderful Grandmother on my father’s side ... she lost my grandfather while she still had three boys at home, raised them while running a farm and still lived into her nineties reading her Bible daily. God IS good to us, His blessings abound even in our muddle.
LBW Collect for 21st Sunday after Pentecost; also for Harvest Home:
Almighty God,
source of every blessing,
your generous goodness comes to us anew every day.
By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness,
give thanks for your benefits,
and serve you in willing obedience,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.