I awakened to the sound of the earth breathing this morning.
As the sun began to rise, the waves on the beach near Tofino continually came crashing onto the shore. The tiny plovers were scooting along the beach dipping their beaks into the sand for some delicious breakfast while the seagulls marched along the shore looking for mussels and crabs washed up by the latest wave.
This magical and mystical part of our province is truly invigorating and renewing. As the surfers waited for their next "ride" - my friend turned to me to say that the sound of the waves roaring along the coast sounded like the earth breathing! It's easy to imagine the breath of God flowing in and through the earth here. The serenity of a long sandy beach offers the opportunity to stroll along and ponder what is deepest and most important in your heart and mind. The breath of God breathing life in its simplest way was an image that seemed to catch my imagination and heart.
The next challenge will be to take this peaceful "presence of God" back into the streets of my town and my busy community. For I do believe that God's breath continues to flow where I live and work, in my beautiful community of Delta. These next days will be exciting as the renovations to the All Saints kitchen are completed. We are looking for the breath of God to continue to inspire us all to serve and share God's love and feed God's children. Come and share with us the breath of God that breathes life.
