Monday, September 25, 2023

Dear God,

Autumn leaves are falling outside our study window.  I watch as a single leaf rides the breeze downward.  I can't help but be inspired by that which is doing the Father's will.  All winter they are hidden in the creative imagination of the tree.  Then suddenly in springtime they appear and before long unfurl themselves for the summer.  But in the fall, they change color and begin to wither and fall.  The sacred rhythm of the tree is fulfilled by your design.

Oh, to be like the tree, to be obedient to your will!  Even to follow the sacred rhythm of your call to humanity! When we awaken and listen, we too will hear the call.  The question is whether we will answer the call and do your will.

Holy Father,

open our ears

so we

can hear

your call.

Teach us

to listen

and follow 

your will.

Thank you today

for the message

of the trees.

Yours, Andrea