~ Soul Harvest ~

They say that the best time to pick corn from the stalk
is when the "silk" fountains over the ear of the corn
and turns brown.

Funny how such a small tiny seed
can grow into such a tall creation
sky-scraping heavenward with
delicious sustenance to happy-feed the body.

They also say,
that the best way to pick a watermelon
is by how hollow it sounds when you tap on it.

All of the fruit on my trees
seem to fall easily into my hands as I gently twist,
when they are perfectly ripe.

The "rule of thumb" as I have been taught
- by those who know - when it comes to a ripe pineapple,
is that when you pull on one of the green blades, it will easily come out.

I have been pondering all of these signs these past few days.
Especially since my corn seems to be ready
with it's brown silk -  and family anxious to sink their teeth into
row after row of sweet, juicy goodness.

But what makes a soul ripe and ready for harvest?

What evident signs outward,
show that my soul is good inward ...
good for the partaking for those souls around me?

Is it a one-time seasonal harvest event?

How do I spend my precious life breath daily?  What do I focus on the most?
What good do I do for others in my little corner of the world?
How are my thoughts ... words ... deeds ... attitude ... patience ... habits ... facial expressions ...
tone of voice ... and love shown?
How are my relationships with those I love most - and with Him?
How do I treat those who I consider a challenge to love?
How do I treat complete strangers?

Aren't these outward signs of the inward soul?  And if they are,
then isn't this a daily ripening
life-long journey to an eternal destination
of soul-harvesting?

I have a long way to go. 

There is no doubt in my mind that the soul-seeds needed,
to spring forth the best soul harvest
are indeed a daily walk.  A daily journey.  Daily doing.  Discoveries.
A smoothing of the rough edges. Humbling.
Daily with Him.

All of this journey ... life-elements ... daily nourishing of soul ...
is a finishing touch to the end -
of the beginning ...
of who He planted - is nourishing and pruning me
to become.




"Be not deceived; God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption;
but he that soweth to the Spirit
shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting."
-Galatians 6: 7,8

~ Patches Of Light In The Shadows Of Life ~

It has been said that whenever there is a shadow,
a light source is nearby.

I think of this in my
daily journey of life,
in moments when dark shadows 
creep close
wanting to consume.

Remembering to remember ...
that light piercing patches in shadows
- is a stronger force than darkness.

It has also been said that
darkness is merely the
absence of light. 

Light is power.  Light is the way.
Light is Him.

May your wanderings today be
immersed in patches of light
within your shadows of life.

That you may know,
the light source - His Light -
is patching
the dark holes,
and He is illuminating your path
even if it's just a thread-lining,
He is there. Always.

Learning how to see the light
instead
of the shadows
will change everything.




"Turn your face toward the sun
and the shadows will fall
behind you."
-Charlotte Witton

"Behold, I am the Light of the world.
Whosoever followeth me shall not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life."
-John 8:12

~ The World ... An Invitation ~

It's all around -
a world
inviting you
to run in joy-filled and
drink up within soul-fiber,
all that He has created for
YOU!

The forest's ... mountains ... ocean ... desert -

All of it for
you.

Glorious palette sunrises and sunsets
painted streaked across endless sky
with the touch of
His finger.

Billowing clouds held in perfect awe
by light and shadow
mirroring eye to behold shapes and creations.

Melodies of inspiring music that touch your
very innermost being,
when nothing else can.

Wind twirling dancing through hair
like laughter swirling ...
Sun kissing skin
drenching body fiber with gentle warmth
beyond compare.

Birds singing, flowers blossoming, black canopy sky
studded
with a zillion diamonds strewn across vast eternity ...

All of this for
you.

The world is a glorious invitation on the edge of forever ...
jump in ... partake. Thirst for it.  Drink it up.
It's been waiting for you.