Sunday, October 23, 2022

Dear God,

I look out the study window and see small birds, robins, wrens, blue jays, sparrows and more, feasting on the tiny red berries.  Last spring there were no leaves, then suddenly tiny buds appeared, then beautiful pink flowers began to unfold.  Before long, green leaves began to grow and unfurl.  All summer the birds found rest from their labors.  And then the leaves began to turn and berries formed.  The birds sing your praise in thanksgiving.

What a beautiful thing it is to remember the words from Ecclesiastes, "There is a time and season for all things..."  The birds and the trees, the flowers and berries, the leaves, limbs and branches all hear your voice and follow your call.  Such obedience, love and faith right outside my study window!

Holy Creator,

thank you

for all

the seasons,

for their commitment

to you

and all creation.

Thank you

for the beauty

outside my 

study window.

Thank you

for love

that sprouts

all year long.

Yours, Andrea