Walking with Farmers - My cup is full & running over

Thank you God for little things that often come our way

The things we take for granted but don’t mention when we pray

The unexpected courtesy, the thoughtful kindly deed

A hand reached out to help us in the time of sudden need

Oh make us more aware, dear God of little daily graces

That come to us with ‘sweet surprise’ from never dreamed of places

Just last week a precious lady was led to make it possible for me to attend a camp. What a blessing and I am sure it will be a special time of refreshing and fellowship. There are so many ways that we can show Gods’ love. Praise our heavenly father that He puts His love in our hearts to enable us to give so freely.

I was able to take a load out to Miles just lately and visit five properties with some goods, gifts and fresh fruit and veges (as prices are way above what they can afford). Then came more blessings in the form of thirty farm fresh eggs from the first farmer. Then on to the third one who also gave thirty eggs plus some fresh pork chops (as they were packing meat away when I arrived). It is just such an encouragement and so special to see them again. I was able to visit the man and his wife that had the accident off the horse. He is coming along well. I am hearing of the need of rain for cattle and tanks. The paddocks are very dry coming out of winter and no rain yet. It is a concern because drought can cause depression and also sometimes question their faith.

John had a very good trip to the east just before Father’s day. He delivered groceries and some gifts and home-made marshmallows for the dads. He came home with a bounty too. We were showered with some lovely lemons, limes, bananas, avocados and mandarins all grown in beautiful red soil. What a special surprise for us to share. I find it very humbling when these things are given so freely as the farmers see this as a way of paying for what they are given.

In closing I often say how to groups it is so important to ‘listen with your heart’ and then act upon what you feel is a need. We have so much, look for someone to reach, look for the tears in another’s eyes!! There are so many folk who need a hand up. Who is your neighbour?

Priscilla Gaston