Friday, June 10, 2022

Dear God,

Today as I sat on the spiritual path out in the woods near the river, I heard the sound of silence.  It wasn't that there was no sound because there was; however, the silence lead me toward the solitude of faith.  I sat quietly digging in the dirt, removing weeds and clearing the space for planting.  Even as I worked, I breathed in the light of your love for all creation.

Entering into the deep always calms and challenges my soul.  It asks questions, murmurs gentle love and causes me to think of you.  It clarifies and opens doors to transformative change.  It helps me, nourishes me and equips me.  It calls me to peace and hope but also as an agent of change.  You invite me to take that peace and hope to the world.  Maybe it is a word of encouragement or affirmation to a grocery store worker or a compliment to an elderly woman or a smile for a wounded child or frustrated parent.  Maybe it is simply a good word or a gift that comes from my spiritual treasure.  It connects me to others particularly those who are suffering or hurting.  It renews me while I am about offering ways to renew others.  Yes, this is what silence does.

Holy God,

thank you

for the 

special time

on the path.

Thank you

for making space

for us.

Thank you

for gentle nudging.

I love you.

Yours, Andrea