A backroad near our home. The lingering snow has given an entirely different look to Provence.
Seeing it gave me a sense of peace, the sunlight streaming through the golden leaves, the outlined snowbanks on the sides of the road, the dark trees' silhouettes added a canopy of protection. Standing there soaking up the energy I thought how I need to be more of a road of peace, how our words and actions have an effect on others so I must take my part in nourishing that which is good, peaceful, in the ways of gratitude, and courage to speak up and live life lovingly. We have power in who we are, we are part of a universal consciousness a part that can lead towards encouraging positive change or not.
I prayed let me be like the snowbanks that protect the traveler from going off the path, though not keeping them on the straight and narrow but showing the curves and ditch banks, highlighting what could be dangerous or difficult to climb. Let me be the light streaming through the golden leaves a light that penetrates into the covered dark areas. A light that encourages shadows to dance instead of creating fear. Let my words, thoughts, and actions bring an energy that encourages others to live life lovingly as well.
This is my advent prayer.
"…a voice of one calling in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord…"
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