Blessing of the Statements of Intent

As summer's breeze becomes a distant memory, and the days grow short and the breeze turns chill
As bright moonlight rays dance throughout the night, and browning leaves, once green, glide to earth
As morning mists, autumn chill, and falling fruit declare that first cold kiss of winter's frost
As all these things happen, we receive these gifts of intent: the result of God's gracious blessing
Bless these gifts, O God, and make them a sign of Your bounty
Continue to stir within the hearts of your people the desire to live graciously and share a portion of Your abundance with others
Fix in our hearts and minds a trust in Your steadfast provisioning of our lives, as we joyfully gather what You daily provide
Make us aware that all is Yours, and what we acquire is ours, to steward, for only a very brief time
By Your Spirit, continue to move the people of Messiah to make public their trust in You through the sharing of these statements of intent
Make these declarations now holy to You and inspiring to us. Amen