March winds blow strong
Through the forest
Cleaning out cobwebs
And debris from last
Year’s activities of nature.
Loose branches,
Dead leaves,
Birds’ nests
From summer building,
Fall to the ground and
Blow into the hedgerows.
Holy Spirit Wind blows strong
Driving out evil
From our midst, preparing
Desert paths for Christ to come.
Forgotten sins
Are remembered,
Forgiveness asked
And received.
Lenten pilgrimage is walked
Through the desert gritty sands.
March winds cleanse the earth,
Holy Spirit’s breath
Cleanses our souls,
Preparing us for Christ’s
Resurrection
And oasis of new life
Planted in our souls.
Thank the Lord for oasis of new life,
Planted in our souls.
© Judith Lawrence
2 comments:
Judith,
Great application of March weather to the winds of the Holy Spirit, to Lenten and one's spiritual pilgrimage through conviction, forgiveness, cleansing, and to renewal and life. (I hope I'm not too far off of your thought ...)
I recall preaching quite some years ago a message that was illustrated by the benefit to nature of the winds of November and March.
"The Winds of Change," I think I may have called it.
Thanks Peter. As usual you are right on the mark with your comments. Thanks also for your "like" mark on my Under the Cover of Prayer blog on the Persistent Widow.
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