Redwoods = peace

Well, it was a week that was a week that was a wealth of emotion, good & bad. Because of that, I do what I know I need to do, pray and continue to pray until that peace that passeth all understanding envelops me as a soft warm blanket.

I walked on my campus this morning for our early morning devotions. Both arms were stretched to the max with an overloaded briefcase, umbrella, purse, laptop, and a bottle of water. It was drizzling, warm, gently, yet, it was drizzling. I stopped mid playground to adjust my load and felt an evergreen needle hit my forehead with a small wet dollop of dew/drizzle attached. I looked up, and there they were, the redwoods. They were positively stately this morning. Despite the fact they don't belong on a small private school's campus, despite the fact they are breaking up grassy areas and concrete, there they were. Blue jays flew from their crowns of glistening green. Peaceful, serene, towering, the redwoods spoke volumes in but a blink of an eye. I love what you have created for me, God. In spite of the crap that I make in my life, You have reminded me that there is peace in resting in your providential power. It really isn't about me and certainly it's not for me to wallow in the stench and the crap. It's about standing tall next to a redwood and knowing that You know, You've heard, You've answered. Peace, peace, peace, by a redwood tree, in a drizzle that was definitely spotting my favorite pink sweater. Peace erased a frown, softened a worry line, and made me stronger.....Peace comes with no warning, no pre-amble, no cost, and no waiting in line.

Peace...Today peace came as two owls rose and lifted from the redwoods to the oaks. Peace surrounded me for a brief moment this morning at 7:34 a.m. I will remember, Lord. I promise.