Earth is crammed with heaven

Lord, I am open. Open to what you want to do in my life. Open to love Life Joy Peace Open to all you have for me Even though the path may be different to the one I imagined, Or even hoped for. Your love is deep Wide High Strong Unending My faith in you has not faltered. You know the plans you have for me. I am open. 'For I know the plans I have for you, Plans to prosper you, not to harm you, Plans to bring about the future you hoped for.' Jeremiah 29:11

I was on retreat for a few days last week. It was with the Salvation Army officers from our region. Wednesday morning dawned bright and clear. We were sent off with a copy of Psalm 23 clutched tightly in our hands to meditate on and learn during 60 minutes of silence. I set off with my camera in hand. I'd done something similar recently, So already knew the psalm by heart. As I walked I recited and clicked. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. And so on And so forth And it was easy to recite And live As I walked beside the still waters. I heard God speak several times And then I arrived here. And our conversation went like this: God: Well go on then. (I knew what was coming bit couldn't quite believe He was going to say it.) Me: What? G: Lie down in green pastures. Me: You're joking right? It's cold. Damp. Frosty. Muddy. And I'm wearing a skirt. And a new cardigan. G: ...