Sunday Reflection: See what love!

Today's reflection is brought to you by

1 John 3: 1-2.

Sometimes,

I open my eyes

and see what love

you, 

Creator,

have given to me.

Truly, 

I am swimming in it --

the air I breathe,

the light from sun and moon,

the fact that I exist at all.

As your beloved child,

I sense that you are with me

in every tiny flower

and budding leaf, 

in every splash of rain

and whisper of a breeze,

in every smile and nod

from strangers and friends.

And sometimes,

the world's hurts and struggles,

disappointments and unkindnesses

can weigh me down

so that I lose sight of you.

In labouring to become 

what you want for your creation --

in business and busy-ness

it's easy to miss 

small signs and wonders 

that are 

your presence.

Until... I clear away 

last year's autumn leaves,

and there you are --

in the purple and yellow face

of a single blooming viola.

Until... a young woman

(who is your presence too) 

asks for clean clothes this morning,

and there you are --

in a single pair of jeans

that is her size.

Until... the sage smoke

of today's smudge

embraces my garden-achy bones

and there you are --

your blessing surrounding me.

Until... the woman 

at a rummage sale

smiles and gives me 

one old flowerpot for free,

and there you are --

I smile back 

at you.

We are all your children

and you give your all to us.

Remind us often

that we see you 

as you are

everywhere we look

because nothing exists

without you holding it 

and us

together.

May we see your love!

+Amen.