Saturday, June 11, 2022

Dear God,

Just this morning I once again gazed upon the dogwood tree from our second-story study.  For some unknown reason this tree has really spoken to me this season of spiritual things.  This time as I look at the blossoms, I see the cross in the middle.

If it were not for faith, I would just see a beautiful, white-blossomed dogwood tree.  That alone is a gift; however, I see more.  I see the cross which has become central to my Christian faith.  I look at the cross and I see not only Jesus but God.  I see love, grace, forgiveness, mercy, reconciliation, blessing and inspiration.  I see challenge and the opportunity for transformation.  I breathe in and out, quieting my soul, giving thanks.

Thank you,

Eternal Father,

for the gift

of the 

dogwood tree.

Thank you

for its

living presence.

Thank you

for its message

and its love.

Yours, Andrea