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| The Big Oak Tree Revealed A Divine Message Deborah's Little Gems Spring brought new growth and aliveness to all living things in Northern California. In her area fruit trees were blooming, grasses were lush and green and daffodils emerged lifting their yellow faces up to the sun. The giant oak tree had grown so much that its leafy branches extended to block much of my friend's scenic view out the window. In the image above you can see the oak tree has covered half the window. I could relate to having a view blocked. I had to make peace with a newly built carport which blocked my favorite view of the alfalfa fields. I had to make peace with a newly built tractor shed which blocked my view of the mountain range. Losing our peace is not worth it. When we get done stewing in discontent, we can open our heart's to peace. Our level of peace is important to our well-being and the well-being of the world. Do you know this song ? "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me." Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Oddly enough, just a few hours after declaring how important our level of peace was, I lost my serenity over something, It rolled and knocked around in my head so much I could not sleep. My mind was throwing darts. "Where is this coming from ?" I asked myself. I tried every trick I knew of to bring peace to my mind and body. My last resort was to let my mind wander to positive images, for example, flowers blooming and birds making their nests and the orioles returning after the cold winter. I felt a shift and became willing to open my heart to peace. By the afternoon I had softened a bit but I still felt stressed. I knew it would unfold naturally. I had faith I would find peace again. I had faith I would find peace again. And I did. Here is what happened. Bandit, my dog, barked. I looked out the kitchen window to see one of my neighbors had driven into my driveway. She got out of her car and I came out to greet her. I had not seen her outdoors for months after her husband passed. She looked so healthy and reached out her hand holding some mail the postman put in her mail box by mistake. How sweet that was and how good to see her outdoors. She looked the picture of health. We talked and laughed for awhile. I found we had a lot in common. Both from California. We talked about how our area of Utah had changed. She was expecting family to arrive from Illinois and stay a few days. I was so happy to hear that. I thanked her for bringing us our mail. As I came indoors I felt boyant, uplifted. I had been given my peace back. Thank you God. My neighbor was the angel that delivered our mail and my peace of mind. My neighbor was the angel who brought the gift of peace. My eyes lifted to the kitchen window again. I noticed my neighbor across the road was outdoor picking weeds and the grasses that bring foxtails. I walked over and asked him if I could feed the carrots to his goats, He said "Sure anytime !" I was feeling so much better I was feeling so much better. On my way back to pull the carrots, I decided I would deliver a dozen fresh eggs to my neighbor before I picked the carrots. I called her to ask if I could bring them over and she said "Yes, come on over." I knocked on her front door. She said, " I have something for you. Come in." I took off my shoes and went in. She took the carton of eggs and as usual opened the carton and admired them. I followed her into the kitchen and she picked up a ziplock bag full of a variety of Taylor's tea. "My daughter gave me a whole set of these teas and I want to share them with you." My eyes opened wide and I smiled and thanked her. " I know how you love tea" she added. She pointed out a large 9"x13" pan on her counter filled with uncooked elbow macaroni. "Would you like some macaroni and cheese ?" she asked. "Oh yes, I love your macaroni and cheese." I answered. She told me she was making this for a potluck at the church after Easter Service. " I will bring it over when it is done" I practically skipped home. By this time I felt very uplifted. I practically skipped home. The chain made a clinking sound as the garden gate opened. The shovel sunk into the thawed soil and the carrots easily lifted out. I washed them in a big bucket of cold water then carried them over to the goats. It was something I had wanted to do but the cold temps, snow, and strong winds kept me inside. First came the willingness to receive the gift of peace
First came the willingness to receive the gift of peace, to open my heart, then out of nowhere all these gifts, all these opportunities to share came flowing to me. It felt wonderful. Easter Sunday Easter Sunday arrived the next morning. I rose up out of bed with life giving energy, feeling a revival, a renewal, a rebirth. I sat down to my computer to check my messages and noticed a photo my friend had just taken and shared with me. You can see it in the image below.
It was clearly a divine message, a gift
I responded, "Glory Be ! When we perceive an obstacle such as an oak tree or fit of anger, once we open the door of our hearts to receive peace God's Glory Shines Through. Amazing photo, Amazing Grace ! See how the Easter Sunrise gave this gift to my friend through the oak tree that blocked her view? It was clearly a divine message, a gift. I loved this image, a testimony to how when we open our hearts we can see through the obstacles. I sent a message to my friend and told her I loved her picture. She responded. "Yesterday there was an Oriole on one of the new outreaching scene blocking branches…oh the irony! Yes ! Amazing Grace!" Thank you for visiting Little Utah Farm Until next time, May God's Glory shine bright and bring you and yours peace and happiness. ~ Deborah Moen - Little Utah Farm Little Utah Farm |
