Today’s thought is from Robert Runcie
War springs from the love and loyalty which should be offered to God being applied to some God substitute, one of the most dangerous being nationalism. – Robert Runcie (1921-2000), Archbishop of Canterbury
A prayer for farmers who are struggling
Gracious God, you provide us with food from the earth through the work of human hands: after a poor summer and long winter, we pray for all those who grow and produce our food in the most difficult conditions. We remember the physical hardships and distress of farmers dealing with livestock that have died, and those who are still to sow crops to harvest this year. Bless the work of all those who care for your land and animals so that we may have food to sustain us. This we ask through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.