winter

"The breath of God produces ice, and the broad waters become frozen."
- Job 37:10


God, teach us to delight in the changing of seasons.

We freely rejoice when a bitter blizzard melts into a glorious spring.

But teach us to accept the colder times.

May we learn to immerse ourselves in the soul winters, when you are far off and silent.

Let us wait them out with steadfast devotion.

Baptise us in waters of faithful patience.

Let us linger there (quiet, expectant), knowing that you will always come through.

We trust you to speak warmth and truth into even the darkest days.

We place ourselves as clay into the hands of the great potter.

We watch ourselves grow and change.

We sit idle as beloveds come and go, knowing you are a constant Friend.

We are wide-eyed children, full of questions of unknowable things.

But you are the Knower of all, and you are always the answer.