IN THE COOL OF THE GARDEN

[Soul2verse]

I was in the woods sitting by a creek looking up into the sky watching a magnificent hawk with wings spread out soaring in circles high above my head. I was meditating and contemplating on the inner being, searching for the deeper parts. I couldn't cast out my net just yet because it had become so entangled and knotted up from a long season of negative physical, mental and spiritual oppression and depression. It seemed as if I was in a never ending, self perpetuating, and multidimensional warfare.

Nevertheless my destiny now resides in this part of eternity. God walks with me and He talks with me. He shows me that I am His own. His very own creation, a father in His nation, abiding with Him in higher places in my destination. Sitting here I am learning to let go releasing myself from those things that always hinder me. I throw and cast all the weight, burden, and care at His feet. I visualize and the vision personifies as I take example and begin to trample over this enemy with my feet. I once again continue to begin and walk the path that follows The Way.

I am brought back to the sky by the scream of the hawk as it continues to soar over my head. Brother Hawk my spiritual animal guide I watch as you glide on the wings of a cloud. You circle and soar above me, you remind me that God will find me and lead me into the right direction. Hawk you have keen vision and perception you move with agility, gentleness and grace but you are swift and powerful. Your gifts and skills are keys to your survival for generations to come. Watching you I see me so I begin to focus in the inner me as I begin to perceive and God's will for me comes into clarity. How I soar,what I see, what I am determined to to go after will effect, enhance, and empower my children and their children's children.

There is a melodic rhythmic sound being amplified as it is created and orchestrated by the water rushing down the creek. Flowing over the stones and around the bend reflections of sun light dance light brilliant colored sparkles bursting from the sun right through the rainbow and into my eyes. My eyes reflect the light as my heart reflects my Father. I am a spark of the Divine and the Spirit of Truth pierces my mind as I am illuminating His wonders. I take one moment at a time and enter into a door of knowing as I get closer.

I take my bare feet and step into that creek and there is an exhilarating coolness that I begin to greet. I smile, giggle then I break out in laughter because this feeling of freedom, love and joy is what I've been after. I now pursue my God like the hawk pursues his prey. I need Him to nourish me each and every day. I feast on his Word and follow the gentle movement of His eye. Adam walked with God in the cool of the garden and now so do I...

©Gregory Roberson 2008