A new Harvest hymn by Rev Ally prays not just for farmers but for all people in the challenges of work/lack of work, paid or unpaid:

‘For all with heavy loads to bear,

with calls to serve, protect and care,

whose work and life bring hard demands,

with others’ welfare in their hands.

Lord, help them thrive in all they face,

upheld by your all-loving grace.

For all who find their work to be

A test of their integrity,

in contracts brokered, deals secured,

in choices faced and stress endured,

Lord, grant to them the strength they need,

to follow you in word and deed.

For all who long for work and pay

to buy enough to live each day.

When skills are offered yet ignored,

and patience reaps no real reward,

Lord, where we only see despair

send purpose, hope and justice there’.

(continued tomorrow)

with love and prayers

Jenny