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“Steele County proclaims itself the “butter capital” of the world, a title it advertises into the 1920s. With 24 cooperative creameries among its 17,000 residents, it’s the leading dairy county in the state.”
Thank You for this southern Minnesota county, Lord! Thank You that they had a sense of purpose in making butter. Throughout history, You have exhorted believers to identify with their work. ‘Avodah’ is the transliteration of the Hebrew word for worship and work. The root word means to work or to serve. ** The word “worship” in English could accurately be described as “worth-ship”, and the people of Steele County seemed to understand this sacrament.
Father, will You bless Steele County, its land, people, animals, and all who make butter in this state? Will You honor their heritage of taking joy and pride in doing this task, and working to refine their craft? Thank You for creating such perfect pastures, weather, and seasons for raising healthy bovines!
Forgive us who do not comprehend the labor involved, or excellence of our dairy industry. We simply spread butter on our toast, put cream in our coffee, and do not acknowledge the myriad of right choices that were made to ensure a quality end product. Thank You for the dairy farms! Thank You this day for the dairy farmer who is there for every milking, rarely takes a vacation, and is extremely committed ’round the clock to his (or hers) cows’ health and the milking schedule! Will You give honor to these men and women, boys and girls, who choose this of life of dedication? Will You continue to give them Your creativity and imagination for all aspects of dairy farming, and butter production in Minnesota?
** http://ag.org/top/church_workers/wrshp_gen_avodah.cfm
***Learn more about the dairy farmers of Minnesota? http://www.mnmilk.org
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As a cow milking farm kid I appreciate this post. We sold cream to be turned into butter.
I know G-d loves the dairy farmers & kids! I had friends in western MN who ran whole farms when they were 18yrs… and loved it!
Yes, this certainly is a lovely ‘produce’, creamy butter in moderation of course. A fine Minnesota southern state back in the 20’s, and a produce that Jesus would definitely endorse, ie the cow being a clean ‘meat’ or ‘animal’ back in the days of the old testament. Thank you Jesus for giving us that lovely butter, and may the cream of your ‘salvation’ find all around the world, Amen. Good post.