The simple things we have are the things of truest beauty.

May 30, 2011

A Bitsy of Imagining


Imagine with me for a moment that you have just been awakened by your alarm. You turn it off, roll over, and slide out of bed unenthusiastically.
On with the work clothes, and after a cold splash on the face- off with the sleepiness.
Breakfast has to be eaten, so you pour a bowl of cereal.
Now you pull on your shoes and head for the front door, give the knob a twist and open it.
A warm honeysuckle smell is the first thing greets your cold senses; the sun is bright and cheerful; green trees wave their full branches because they are glad to see you; soft grass spreads out as far as you can see; and a cool creek flows to the brimful a few steps away that makes your mouth feel thirsty and your feet dry just to hear it.
But before you can even realize what you are seeing, a new object arrests your eye: it is a tall, healthy tree that is bursting with so much life, the bark is round and full and every leaf is green and strong. What a wonderful tree, and in fruit season! There are no bugs or worms to spot these perfectly-colored peaches.
In your amazement, the first thing you decide to do is take off your shoes and wade in the creek while enjoying a delicious and juicy snack! Then you eat another tasty snack, and climb the tree, and wade in the creek again, and roll in the grass.
After a long while, the sun has set and the sky changes to a velvet night studded with diamond stars.
The air is warm, and the creek cradles you to a naturally sweet sleep under the powerful protection of the great tree to a watery lullaby.

The first psalm says that the one who delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night, being not ungodly or sinning or scorning, is like a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings his fruit in season like a tree without a withering leaf. Whatever he does prospers.

2 comments:

  1. Wow! For a second I began to worry that your affinity for trees was greater than mine! But a third reading leads me to believe our mutual admiration for trees is at the same level. :) you win creeks. The law of the Lord is perfect, making wise the simple. The words of the Lord are very pure and more valuable than great chests filled with gold and jewels. Fun post Anna! It's different.

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  2. Thanks! It is a little different for my blog, but it was quite enjoyable to write.

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