2016 Christmas Prose "Feed Yourself Full"

I want to teach my kids to fish

not with fishing pole and bait

but skills to feed themselves

I've been throwing fishes at them for so long

feed my family

put food on the table

A full pantry, a home cooked meal, and full bellies satisfy my mommy heart

But these days, the cupboards are pretty bare- Mom's away and kids fend for themselves

I'm okay with that...they're adults

They should be able to take care of themselves...right?

Making money has never been my strong suit

Good worker, hard worker...but smart worker...

not so much.

With Wall Street noise, frenetic battle between bulls and bears,

 I reflect on quieter times-

When a little fish and bread could satisfy the needs of many

When coins for taxes could be found in the mouth of a fish

 and a man could make a living by the the sea

All it took was a little direction to find the perfect spot to cast the net

and find it full

Inspired Worker!

Called to the work as fishers of men

Caring for both body and soul

I've thrown many a fish at the feet of little ones

Heartfelt fishing in hopes my faith might feed them

But they too need skills to feed themselves and be Filled with the spirit

Receiving the witness of the Risen Lord-

To one day handle him and see-that a spirit hath not flesh and bones

Partaking fish and honeycomb to make a point

Feeding himself

Body and spirit united

Experiencing Fullness