Creation’s Alive
“Praise God, from the earth,
mountains and all hills, fruit trees and cedars!”
--Psalm 148, selected verses
These are a wonderful days to spend time with creation. The seeds planted several weeks ago are now rooted and crying for more soil where they can continue their journey toward that time of blossoming. When their cry is answered, they will quickly stand up tall and keep on their course. These small transplants seem to understand the words of the Psalmist and are offering their praise to the Creator.
As this week continues to unfold, let us live life in praise of God. May our prayers echo the sentiments Sedonia Cahill offers in her prayer of thanksgiving:
“I send prayers of gratitude to all that has given of itself on this day.
The strong beans, and the hardy grains,
The beautiful leafy green plants and the sweet juicy fruits.
I thank the sun that warmed and vitalized them, just as it does me,
And the earth that held and nourished them, as it does me,
And the waters that bathed and refreshed them, as they do me.
I thank the fire that transformed them,
Just as I wish to be transformed by the fires of Spirit.
I thank the hands that grew and prepared my food,
Just as I thank all those that have touched me in so many ways.
With thanksgiving to the Great God of life,
I send my prayers of gratitude today.”
--Ben Keckler
04.28.11
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