Thursday, December 19, 2024

Dear God,

We never know when we shall experience the joy of Advent or winter.  Early this morning I drove to the grocery.  I looked up at the stars in the dark sky and felt your closeness but it was when I walked into the produce aisle and smelled citrus that I stopped, closed my eyes and took in a deep breath.  Orange, grapefruit and lemon scents were in the air.  I just paused and took several breaths smiling as I walked away to shop.

Citrus, those luscious winter fruits, bless so much on a cold, wintry day.  They are also the signs and wonders of Advent, special gifts at special times of the year.  We always walk by your gifts, O God, failing to see and smell surprises you are offering.  But for me today was different.  I didn't miss it this time!

Thank you,

Wondrous God,

for the scent

of citrus.

How wonderful

it smells

and tastes.

Thanks for

meeting me

at the grocery.

Yours forever, Andrea