Sunday, August 09, 2015

Gethsemani Journal–August 1, 2015

I recently spent a weekend at the Abbey of Gethsemani for a silence and solitude retreat. The Lord spoke in many beautiful and gentle ways, often through sunrise and sunset. The beauty of God seemed so all-pervasive and constant! I was reminded that all my journeys take place under the rule of this kind and powerful Father.

I wrote the following short reflection after being blessed by a magnificent sunset the night before.

Gethsemani Aug 2015

The Love of God and Joy of God floods the created universe, each moment a pulsating firestorm of goodness.

It permeates everything, crashing gently into this moment.

It surrounds and floods my family tree whispering:

“Courage, dear heart;

everything can be redeemed.

Everything sad is coming untrue.”

2 comments:

Glorianne said...

Beautifully expressed! This so blessed me Scott-"Courage, dear heart, everything can be redeemed. Everything sad is coming untrue."

This feels like the heart of our Maker. I'm touched my Him in this. Thank you!

Scott said...

Glad to hear they blessed you too, Glorianne!