God’s Garden

Lake Superior - North Shore of Minnesota

The water is clear

I see submerged rocks

God sees my buried rocks

Disappointments

Lost dreams

Almost forgotten hurts

Healing waits.

 

The farmer plows his field

rocks piled to the side

washed by rain

placed in a garden.

Living uncovers my rocks

as God gardens my soul

prepping the soil for his seeds

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

Joy

Love

Peace

Grace.

The gardener waits

the warm sun

the gentle rain

transformation.

It takes time

waiting

and watching.

The seedling pushes out

fragile, fresh

looking for the sun

who called it forth

from its tomb
in the darkness.

It toils now

in warm sun

and gentle rain

delighting the gardener.

Still more waiting

the sun scorches

rain diminishes

storms threaten and crash!

Temperance River Gorge Falls

Ah, peaceful calm after the storm,

the Son lifts the clouds.

Sunshine paints the rainbow

shimmering in the dampness.

All is clean and fresh

New stones have emerged

Where will they fit?

Cornerstone

Capstone

Wall

Bridge

Stepping stone

The path beckons
for a new
holy adventure
to – God’s garden.

by Donna Elftmann

March 2012

Imagine you are looking down on your life’s garden. What evidence do you see of God’s landscaping efforts? Look for a variety of growth; some might be fragile while others are strong and vigorous. Let God’s smile of encouragement color your garden with a sense of calm and peace.

Are storms obscuring your view right now? WAIT for the rainbow and a fresh, clean view.