Prayer by Farrell Mason
Dear God,
This morning began quite ordinary, as miracles do.
A walk in the emerald wood.
Until the skies opened and the Spirit revealed Herself twirling in the wind.
A squirrel, a pair of chipmunks, and a blue jay stopped what they were doing waiting in rapt attention as I received a raindrop baptism.
How quickly the ordinary can become sacramental.
Today I received a raindrop blessing, Your might trees as my holy witnesses.
You must have known I was due a transformation.
I shall not be returning home the same.
Amen
I enjoyed this prayer so much, it spoke right to my heart. During a walk on a trail in a woods with our dog Ernie, he slowed way down and sniffed. As I looked to see what he was looking at I could not believe my eyes, a fawn.
Ernie did not bark or anything, he simply walked away from the fawn. He knew that it was a precious baby and mama was close by.
I can honestly say that I did not return home the same, I was blessed and healed by the simple act of nature and love.
♥
Carla
What a wonderful thing to have happen on your walk. When the deer come to feed by me I just love to watch them. Their sweet faces. God is reminding you of all the soft wonders in this world. Glad it made you smile. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteWow! What a blessing, indeed! Ernie is such a good dog, and we learn so much about our Creator by being in nature, and simply being in the moment and watching!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing, Carla! What a gift and how sweet is Ernie? I bet that moment - and the rest of the day - felt magical. xo
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful prayer. That was so sweet of Ernie not to bark. What a blessing you received. Amen!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely that Ernie did not bark. What a lovely thing to see.
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ReplyDeleteThis piece is a lovely reminder that grace often meets us in stillness, through creation, when we’re simply paying attention.
a beautiful photo Carla and what a special Blessing you had in seeing the Fawn. If only we all would spend a little more time out in nature, we would find so much peace....Have a great last weekend in May.
ReplyDeleteWow that was such a precious encounter. Animals seem to have a 6th sense I say. Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessed and sacred moment!!! And I do really love the poem.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely photograph.
ReplyDeleteSo good that Ernie did not bark, and what a wonderful sight you saw.
All the best Jan
This is a beautiful photograph and a lovely prayer! It was exactly what I needed today! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy friend, how wonderful it must have been to see a fawn while you were out on your walk with Ernie. What a blessing that was. That is a beautiful photo of nature. It really is something.
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Hi Carla, that prayer by Farrell is a beautiful one. My sister and I were talking this evening and she also saw a fawn today from her apartment deck. She said the mama deer finally found the fawn and was kissing her baby all over. You both were touched by the sight of a fawn.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiing my blog, my prayer warrior friend. ❤️ Happy weekend!
Oh, I'll sure seeing that fawn was just such a neat sight! How precious is Ernie to not bark but to be respectful. You must be a proud doggie mama :).
ReplyDeleteSuch a blessing! I always find time spent in God's Creation to be very healing.
ReplyDeleteErnie is such a good boy!
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