Reflection
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| Anne Rees Member of Saints for over 25 years Co-ordinated Weeks of Accompanied Prayer (Retreats in everyday life set in parishes) for 26 years in the Canterbury Diocese Retreat Giver Spiritual Director Lay Canon retired |
On my usual early morning
walk I rejoiced in the beautiful day.
The air was crisp, on my usual route to the seafront there
was blossom on the trees , a blackbird sang his beautiful song, a touch of frost
here and there, the smell of freshly mown grass along Tankerton slopes and the
sea sparkled in the sun. The world
appeared normal and then I remembered the reality of how the world now is. It
seemed surreal but as I stood watching the rhythm of the waves it reminded me
of the permanent, constant presence and
love of God – always there, often taken
for granted, even ignored.
The world as we knew it is no longer the norm for all of us. It’s a time of isolation, anxiety and fear.
Scripture reminds us time and
again the gift of God’s love and care for each one of us. Given freely, not earned. I am reminded of the following verse:-
“I have cared for you from
the time you were born. I am your God
and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is grey. I made you and will care for you: Isaiah 46:3b-4a (GNB)
During this gift of time perhaps we can use some of it to recall the
love and care given to us, all that we do really appreciate but often
forget. Perhaps make a list and keep it
in a book – a journal. This can act as a
reminder when we are bogged down with the present situation and loose sight of all
that God has given us.
A dear friend recently gave
me a book called ‘The Boy, the Mole and the Fox’ by Charlie Mackesy.
It’s full of delightful
drawings and full of wisdom. I quote
one now:-
“Is your glass half empty or
half full?” asked Mole
“I think I’m grateful to have
a glass”. Said the Boy.
A Prayer
Dear Loving Father
Your word alone has the power
to soothe our anxieties, refresh our
spirits and cause hope to arise.
Give me a fresh vision of
your love and care that I may regain the peace that you alone can give
Amen
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