Creation

I planted things today. I held rich, dark, beautiful earth in my hands and i got DIRTY.

I sprinkled tiny, miraculous seeds into the soft, imperfect rows of soil.

I felt more alive, while connecting to the earth and the process of sustaining growth, than I have in a long, long time.

Afterwards, the world seemed brighter, I felt more centered, and hope felt like a real and tangible object.

It might seem like I am putting too much beauty into something as simple as digging in the dirt and scattering some seeds around.

I challenge you to do it.

Wake up early.

Turn the soil.

Fertilize the soil.

Make rows in the soft dirt.

Cup a handful of colorful seeds.

Sprinkle them, all the while knowing exactly what will spring out of those little miracles.

Cover the seed with dirt.

Water the seeds.

Step back.

Breathe the still and fresh air.

Feel the sun and the breeze on your skin.

And know that you have taken part in something Divine.

Growth.

Creation.

Life.

And then observe the world.

See the vastness of the sky;

The depth of humanity;

Feel the ground beneath your feet;

The hope that pulsates in every human heart.

Taste the flavor of food;

The sweetness of love on your lips.

Hear Creation chirping and buzzing and blowing past you;

The sounds of interaction and longing between men and women everywhere.

Something spiritual comes to life in us when we reconnect with God's vibrant creation.

Something cold and dreary snaps in half when we are reminded of Who created us and what he created us from.

What a miracle that God made the earth capable of sustaining and nourishing us!

What a gift that we can take part in it!

As a WOMAN, I can clearly say that I am completely in awe of my Creator.

I am so moved by the greatness of His creation.

Spending an hour and a half in a garden - not even my OWN garden - was such a spiritual encounter.

I am so grateful that God has made everything around us for the purpose of communicating life to us.

So, here is the question....

How have you heard God? Where have you encountered Him?

Movies? Books? Music? Friends? Gardens? Somewhere unexpected and strange?

God is ALWAYS communicating to us. His word is alive and active. He is speaking, moving, creating.

Are we listening? Are we watching? Are we noticing?

I am so aware of how often I miss it....