Camping with God

Wind, creating a dance high in the tree.

Dancing in rhythm with the ripples on the lake.

A chorus of cicadas, birds, dragonfly wings telling stories of sunrise and a new day,

And sunsets and rest.

There is a time for everything…

Lord teach me the dance,

Show me the rhythm of Life,

So my life will bring ripples that offer You praise.

Let the song You give pour forth in Praise,

and tell the story of Love and Grace,

of newness.

Thank You Jesus for Your rest, healing, and a time for gentleness.

Like a deer pants for water,

My soul longs for You.

“My daughter, I delight in your love of My creation.

I have given it to you for your pleasure.

You have wrestled with Me,

and will carry the scar all of your days.

I will turn your mourning into dancing,

So that others will see the work of My hands.

You too are my creation,

I am making something new,

It has sprung forth!

Do you not see it?

Springs in the wilderness,

Water in the wastelands.

Walk with Me,

Sing with Me,

Enjoy My Presence.

I AM.

I Am in the wind.

I Am in the tree.

I Am in the song of the bird.

I Am in the water.

I Am in the sunrise and sunset.

I Am in the light and the dark,

the stars and the clouds.

You know Me very well.”

Letting Go

Open palms,

seeing dimly and taking a step into darkness.

Letting go of invisibility

And listening to the flow of Spirit,

And my voice.

Letting go of religion,

To sit at the feet of Life,

And my desires.

Letting go of fear

To allow the Present as a Teacher.

Letting go of judgement

And jumping into the depths of Love.

Open palms,

Seeing dimly and taking a step into darkness.

Pleasure

Greetings after being gone all day by a cold nose and wagging tail.

Coffee.

Lightning bugs filling up the yard.

Grandchildren.

Writing.

Girlfriends.

Seeing grown children fly high.

Trees!

Margaritas.

Silence.

Community.

Birds.

Kindness.

Hearing the Divine.

Nature.

A good book.

Superhero movies.

Creating a gift for someone.

My bed.

Laughing until I can’t breathe.

Comforting others.

Acts of service.

Mexican food.

Playing.

Being Present.

The ocean.

Family.