God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending, ELW 678
1 God, whose giving knows no ending, from your rich and endless store:
nature's wonder, Jesus' wisdom, costly cross, grave's shattered door, gifted by you, we turn to you, off'ring up ourselves in praise;
thankful song shall rise forever, gracious donor of our days.
2 Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son:
all at peace in health and freedom, races joined, the church made one.
Now direct our daily labor, lest we strive for self alone;
born with talents, make us servants fit to answer at your throne.
3 Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain through pow'rs your grace conferred;
ours to use for home and kindred, and to spread the gospel word.
Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ's ageless call, healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.
Devotion
This hymn is filled with praise for God's generosity that inspires thanksgiving for Christ's ultimate gift. Each phrase grounds us in the truth about stewardship season—who we are, whose we are and what this abundance means for our relationships. As we move through autumn toward Thanksgiving, our hymns capture the wonder of creation and God's presence in our changing seasons.
Prayer
God of music, our voices unite and celebrate all forms of harvest this autumn. As the seasons change, so do our congregations and communities. Help us to articulate gratitude and a desire for your presence in every transition. Transform our hearts making us faithful to the words we sing each Sunday. Amen.