DC: Good morning Lord. I came to your garden this morning, and what did I find? First of all, you were there. I met you. Even before I got out of bed, two songs were on my mind. I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses. The other song; I could not imagine Lord, why you would bring that song too my mind Mr. Sand man. Lord that is not a spiritual song. Oh yes, it’s one I enjoyed as a child, but I don’t know how it can help me grow spiritually.
CD --Dock, Dock, Dock, there you go again. Don’t you know I am not going to put a song in your heart, or thought in you mind that is idle? I have purpose and reason for everything I give you. Every hair on your head (that is not falling out) is numbered. I care for every bird in the air, every animal in the field and every grain of sand. Don’t you know that I care for you? Don’t take yourself too seriously. Trust me. Just enjoy your life.
DC--Yes, Lord, I understand. I believe. Help my unbelief.
CD--Ok just Keep your mind open, get in your hot tub, and listen to me. But just before you get in the hot tub you might start your day by trusting me and loving me by doing those dishes for Norma that you said you would do last night.
DC-- Are you serious Lord? I have other more spiritual things to do.
CD--That will be a good starter for you.
DC--Ok, Lord, as usual you win.
I just talked with the Lord for a few minutes and told him I loved him. And my anxieties began to calm about washing the dishes. I started rinsing them off, and putting them in the dishwasher, and before long I was enjoying this simple task. Then I went on to the hot tub. Everything was so quiet and still. I did hear a train, and a jet flew over But the rest was total peace and quietness, except for a few chirping birds, and animals rustling in the trees.
And then He said “look up”. I looked up and turned my head to the left. On the east side of me is a lattice of greenery with some beautiful purple flowers. I could not actually see those flowers, but only the silhouettes on the lattice. I remember their color from looking at them in the sunlight yesterday, and I know their beauty, fragrance and grandeur. I kept trying to focus through the lattice, and behind the growing vines, I could see a tree with the leaves rustling in the morning air. And as the leaves moved back and forth, I saw a sparkling diamond light. Then I remembered a man at Church last night. In the midst of giving his testimony. He stopped speaking abruptly and said, “Look at that moon”! I looked up and saw the moon, and oh how it glistened. Right then I saw the hand of God. He brought to my mind several people I needed to pray for.
Thank you for helping me remember to pray. I lifted my head again, and I saw that beautiful moon, and the song came back. Mr. Sand man bring me a dream.
DC--Now Lord, why do you ruin this spiritual moment by bringing back this silly childish song?
CD--AHAAAAH Dock, Remember I have purpose in every thing. See the moon? Listen to the birds and the noises. Do I night have reason and purpose for everything I do.
DC--Yes, Lord, you d0.
CD--Then why don’t you just trust me? Close your mouth again, and just recompose that song and see what you come up with. Mr. sandman, the maker of the sand. Creator God, (bring me a dream). Make it the sweetest that I’ve ever seen.) Now Dock, if you will let me, my plan is to fulfill your dreams. You are coming into retirement now, and I will make these years the best of your life. I will complete and fulfill the dreams, visions and passions that you have held for many years. But you have to trust me. Take to heart my words to you from John that you have quoted so many times lately.
DC--Yes Lord, I get it. You want me to have these sweet dreams of your creation, and I thank you for that awakening.
I leaned back in the tub, stricken with awe, as I gazed at the stars and soaked in His never-ending love and mercy while viewing this awesome masterpiece.
originally written
08/06/09 4:00 a.m.
originally written
08/06/09 4:00 a.m.
Thanks to all of you who have responded. I hope I can keep this is going. I love my new computer, but I still have a lot to learn. I guess I should make a comment about this last post. In case you are wondering the name I have given to our Lord is Counsellor Divine. Many years ago, in my prayer time, I just started having these little chats withGod. And the very first time I remember ever doing that, it seemed that God was telling me that I should learn to recognize his voice. He said, I am Counsellor Divine. I have been doing my journaling ever since, using that caption. It seems quite ironic that it is my initials in reverse. But that whole story how it came about may come at another time. In the meantime, I am just pulling some old writings out that just seem to be coming back to life during this Christmas season. Thanks so much to all of you who read these posts. I love you all, May God bless you. Dock
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