Thursday, June 27, 2024

Dear God,

A misty rain fell upon me as I carried my hand-picked strawberries to the farm market table.  It felt good after squatting down for an hour to select sweet berries for jam I will create later this summer.  

With luscious berries in hand, a gentle breeze and tiny rain droplets falling upon me, all I wanted to do was pray, to praise with thanksgiving and to sing with joy.  Does it get any better than this I asked myself.

Spending time in creation at a local farm piqued my feelings of gratitude for all your many gifts.  More and more I realize just how much comes from your loving hand.

Thank you,

O God,

for the beauty

of this day.

Thank you

for the abundance

of your love

for creation.

Thank you

not only

for the gift

of berries,

but also

for gentle breezes, 

thoughtful reflection

and misty rain.

Yours, Andrea