Building Trust as a Diocesan Community: Sufficiency

Sep 10, 2025 | #BuildingTrust

Reflection Questions:

  • What experiences of Sufficiency from the video inspired you?
  • What experiences have you had of “God takes what little we have and makes it so much more,” as Rev. Ron said?
  • Where in your congregation have you seen the truth in Rev. Merry’s words, “Love is stronger than fear?”
  • In what ways can you imagine God inviting your congregation to practice trusting God with whatever gifts you have and allowing God to multiply them to transcend our limited human perspective?

 

Spiritual Practices for Cultivating Sufficiency 

The Daily Examen of Gifts:

At the end of each day, take five minutes to reflect not on what you lacked, but on what you were given. Ask yourself:

  • Where did I experience “enough” today? (e.g., enough patience, enough energy, a moment of connection that was enough).
  • What gift, however small, was I able to offer to someone else?

This practice retrains our minds to recognize the daily presence of God’s provision.

The “One Thing” Sabbath:

Choose one activity you would normally multitask (like eating a meal or taking a walk) and for a set period, give it your full, undivided attention. In a culture that tells us we need to do more, this practice reminds us that being fully present to one thing is sufficient.

Manna in the Morning:

Read the story of the manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16). For one week, begin each day by meditating on the phrase, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Use this as a prayer to release anxieties about the future and to trust in God’s provision for the day ahead, acknowledging that you will be given what you need.

Ellie Simpson
Author: Ellie Simpson