Seasons of Change

In Praise

I praise you, Lord, for the Renewing Spring;

For each reborn heart which has to sing,

For trees and flowers and all that grows,

For each person who once again can say, “I know.”

I praise you, Lord, for your Summer Song;

When, with you close beside, we cannot go wrong,

For your cool water and renewing streams,

For within you alone, lie all our dreams.

I praise you, Lord, for the Autumn Fall;

For reminders we really don’t know it all,

For bright colored leaves and departing birds,

For the still, bright voice of your refreshing words.

I praise you, Lord, for the Winter Chill;

When we struggle with our questioning of your will,

For each new snowflake - your exquisite lace,

For unbounding forgiveness and encompassing grace.

I praise you, Lord, for the Seasons of Change;

For this spiraling cycle of circling range,

For your strength and love which inspire us to grow,

So that, centered, we can say “You’ll let us know.”

January 4, 1985 (#1)