Thursday, February 25, 2016

Dear God,

There is something so beautiful in the time between winter and spring.  Even as snow spreads over the ground, the birds sing your song.  They sing of joy, harmony, and peace.  They are patient knowing the ground is already stirring as tiny shoots are breaking ground and rising up. 

Inside us our souls experience the nourishing time of winter when we hunker down and feed our spiritual roots.  We search for nutrients that will strengthen us giving us courage and hope.  We dwell in holy places where you warm us from the cold of trouble, sin, and temptation.  Winter restores us and prepares us for new birth.

Spring is always before us no matter what season nature gives us.  There is always opportunity to spring forth new life inside our souls.  New birth is always just moments away.  When we open ourselves to the warmth of your loving grace, we are already on our way to new life.

In the period between these two great seasons we are so close to you because you are so close to us.

Thank you,
Almighty God,
for this
very special time
not only
in nature
but also
inside us.
Thank you
for the splendor
of time
with you
restoring,
renewing,
and revitalizing us.
Thank you,
Holy Father,
for love
that knows
no end.

Love always, Andrea