Monday, May 5, 2014

Dear God,

I have written before about clutter and debris in my garden; however, I continually gain valuable lessons or am reminded of other lessons of faith as I work in my garden.

This year the garden was covered with several inches of leaves because the guy who takes care of the leaves blew a whole big yard of leaves into it.  Leaves hid the entrance into the spiritual path, a home to your spirit and hundreds of plants and flower bulbs.  So two of my friends and I raked and raked and raked the leaves exposing the soil to the light.  The next day tiny stems poked their heads through the dirt reaching for heaven.

I realize the same kind of clutter and debris cover my soul.  When I allow clouded judgment, poor attitudes, and sinful ways to create obstacles and veil the way to eternity's light, I too fall prey to darkness.  I lose my way leading to your light.  I find I have so many things crowded around me that I can't find my way out to the gentle warmth of your light that helps, heals, and makes whole.

In my garden as two days went by, then two and three, more and more flowers pushed their way upward and I watched as the sun's rays bent down to kiss them.  I came to the realization that you do the same thing to your children.

Thank you,
Gracious God,
for your
loving support
and spiritual lessons.
Thank you
for clearing away
the spiritual
and emotional debris
that frequently block
the way
to my soul.
Thank you
for not
only being
in my garden
but also
in my soul.

Love, Andrea