The Creator and Creation
“The eyes of all look to you, Father of all,
and you give them all they need at the proper time.
You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.”
--an old song
Springtime, the season of new life and resurrection, surrounds us. Religions of the world take time to recognize and affirm the open hand of God upon a world that has been cold and dark throughout the winter. A common theme clearly emerges in all – even though language, expression and methodology vary greatly – the Creator watches over the creation and the creation is filled with gratitude to the Creator for the gifts of redemption and life. St. Francis offers this prayer:
“My Father, thank you for the gift of this life… full of wonders… full of people I can love for your sake. Thank you that I am surrounded above and below, behind and before, by you. Today and all days… let me fix my eyes upon you… So that I may be filled with the inner fire of your presence!”
As you take time to meditate on your spiritual journey for today, may thanksgiving fill your soul.
--Ben Keckler
04.23.09
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