Wednesday, December 12, 2007

My dearest God,

It was dark when I arrived at the monastery. As I walked up the steps, a tiny light caught my eye. I looked and noticed how dew drops had formed on the miniature shrubbery. Each little drop was reflecting the light from the lanterns along the walkway. I leaned down, then moved from side to side. A twinkle here, then there. Spectacular.

Of course, the light would be reflecting. Dew drops know their work, their destiny. They were simply doing what dew drops do. Not anything unusual, necessarily. But they captured my attention. For several moments I stood in awe. I smiled.

These tiny dew drops walked me straight into your presence. Their reflecting activity caught my attention and I stopped. I appreciated. I was happy. I knew that in minutes it would all be over. The lights would go out. The dew would dry up. But for this moment, this particular moment dew drops, the light, you and I were together reveling in the awesome moment.

Such moments touch my heart deeply. Especially when I realize that these priceless moments are occurring all the time, all around us. They may only last a milisecond; but for a milisecond they are incredible and my heart says, "thank you." My heart beats with gratitude; for I am blessed to stop, reflect, and give thanks.

Loving God,
your creation
cries out your praise.
We humans
only have to stop,
look and listen
and we will
see and hear signs
of your presence.
Give me eyes
always to see,
ears always to hear,
a heart always
full of gratitude.

Love, Andrea