Thursday, April 14, 2016

Dear God,

When you created the seasons, you planned for the seasons to teach us life lessons.  As we reflect upon spring, summer, fall, and winter, visions of loveliness and transformation come to mind.  In the spring plants and flowers rise up out of nowhere bringing surprise, new life, and joy.  Summer offers plenty of sunshine and rain giving us lush landscapes.  The fall leaves wow us with their color.  Wintertime brings a stark scene but one that reminds us of all the work happening beneath the ground.

Likewise, what rich gifts you give us during the human seasons of life!  In our springtime you call us to change and transformation, a spiritual renewal.  In the summer you invite us to look for beauty and goodness outside and in.  You show us the gifts of your spirit.  In the fall you remind us how surrender is always important in preparation for the work you want to do within us.  Winter teaches us to dig our roots deeper into the soil of your spirit where you nurture and nourish.

When we pause long enough to consider your amazing work outside and inside, you show us the way of your Holy Spirit.

What blessing
you give us,
O Lord.
Each season
teaches us
about human life.
Thank you
for caring
so much.

Love always, Andrea