The extra rains this summer mean the grass is still green and growing. The landscape is getting full and lush. There is so much to look at when we sit outside at the end of the day.
As the sun goes down and the day cools a bit, nature comes alive with scents and sounds.
A guest pastor shared this poem in the sermon today from Elizabeth Barrett Browning. I have no recollection of seeing it before. It resonated with me for many reasons. (Thanks, Pastor Dave.)
"Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries."
Her language is delightful. Earth's "crammed" with Heaven. How do we miss it? Every bush "afire" with God! Our landscapes abound with shades of greens, pinks, purples, blues, yellows, oranges, and reds. Our pots "runneth over." Here is my favorite part:
"Only he who sees takes off his shoes." I love to be barefoot. Growing up with free feet and at "home on the range" (okay... farm), I cannot wait to lose my shoes at the end of each day.
There is nothing wrong with plucking the blackberries and tasting their sweetness, but do not forget "the Giver of All Good Things."
I love the chance to share one of my all-time, forever favorite passages:
“Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground." -Exodus 3:5
Do not miss the holy ground.
Today, I am grateful for reminders to look for God in the wonder of ordinary days.
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