Fears and Tears

After a rainfall I noticed many spiderwebs outside my front door in the rocks among the bushes. What had been invisible was visible to me.

It reminds me when something in the present moment brings out a memory that causes me fear, anxiety or sadness. A wound that I wasn’t aware of or not thought about in a long time, and it appears to me. I believe this is a grace from God, to be aware of it, to face it and to be healed from it.

I surrender this hurt to God, the Divine Healer, and I trust in Him. I also surrender the hurt and pain I have caused other people.

I recently visited the beautiful north shore area of Lake Superior. On the surface, the lake looks peaceful and serene, but underneath are strong currents. What a story this Great Lake has to tell in its majestic beauty.

On the side of the lake, the Lupines were in full bloom, with purple and pink dotting the shoreline. They are lovely as they stretched up to the sunlight. I felt joy and peace as I took in their beauty on the drive up and down the scenic byway.

Lord, thank you for speaking to me through the beauty of nature. I can feel the great love you pour out upon me as I journey forward with You. I will pay attention to what You show me and to what becomes visible. That is where you take me so the healing can begin. Amen.

The heart of the Lord was pierced so that through the visible wound we might see the invisible wound of love. St. Bonaventure