Thursday, May 9, 2013

Dearest God,

Sometimes we never know what lies hidden until we begin the process of clearing away.  If we never start clearing, we will miss the treasure.

My husband finally joined me in Maine.  Although it had rained all day and the grass was wet, I walked him out into the sanctuary garden because he had not seen it yet this year.  When he turned the corner along the path, he stepped over to what I simply call the table.  "I had no idea this was so beautiful back here.  You can see the river in both directions."  I was delighted.

It was just a few years ago when the woods was a thicket, too ominous to explore, overgrown and dangerous with holes in the ground and old objects littered across the land.  But when you invited me to partner with you in its recovery, things began to change and what a spiritual adventure it has been.

I realized we can go a whole lifetime and never discover the treasure that awaits us.  But if we are willing and able, if we take the chance and do the work, joy will meet us.

Surprising God,
thank you
for unexpected challenges
that lead us
to you
and even
to the
deepest part
of ourselves.
You are God;
there is none
like you.
You urge us
to take risks
that can
guide us
to wondrous places.
Give us courage
to trust you
and then
a voice
to declare
your praise.

Love, Andrea