June 22, 2012

My Journey to God

Morning Reflection

I pushed up my window on a bright summer morning, and found the delight of my day.
A happy crescendo of birdsong drifted in while leaves rustled their hush-hush-hush in the background.
Breezes danced in my curtains, caressing my skin and filling the room with delicious freshness.
The peace was palpable. I stood very still and allowed myself to be taken in, half-afraid that if I moved or made a sound it would vanish. But it was so very real.
How odd that before this moment the day seemed so ordinary!
How could it be that I hadn’t realized what I was missing?
So, it seems with you, Unseen Spirit. You altogether flood me with fresh Presence and a delicate caress. You beckon to me. Come closer, closer … closer.
How can I resist?
I hear your melody and we dance together, you in me and I in you, though my steps are tentative for fear of stumbling.
All this because I turned toward you, and opened the window to let you in!

By Cindy Leppert

(Cindy Leppert is a member of St. Christopher Parish in Indianapolis.) †

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