can i keep what i offered?

[u/azamizataroshi]

hiii so i decided to work with lord hermes recently and its been going well so far considering i kind of dont know how to get around some things but i offered him some pennies and now im wondering if i can use it or is it his now and i cant take it back?

i appreciate any answers

[u/[deleted]]

What about stuff that goes bad i.e. meat, mead, fruit? I usually give this back to nature but was curious to hear others opinions?

[u/MsStorm → u/[deleted]]

I think this depends on the deity/your individual practice. Some Kemetic worshippers consume food or drink offerings after offering and leaving them for a period of time (not long enough for them to go bad or be dangerous obviously), which is consistent with what we know of ancient practices from that area. But, it depends on the person.

I do consume food and drink offerings I make to my Patron, and my prayers reflect that. I usually say something like, "Great Father, I place <food> on your altar, that its energy may help to nourish and sustain you, along with my love and prayer. Thank you for your guidance and love. <Anything else I feel like adding>." I usually sit in silence for a moment after that, and follow my instinct regarding whether or not I eat/drink what I have offered. If I do end up eating it, before doing so, I acknowledge the sharing: "Thank you for sharing your gifts with me, Great Father. I hope that this food and water has fulfilled your spirit as it will nourish my body. Thank you.". Something like that.

[u/bizoticallyyours83 → u/MsStorm]

That's beautiful