Through the eyes of a child

Under the old trees at the front of our house, these gentle flowers lift their heads above the ground and brighten our day with their colour and form.  This brightness in the dark days of winter and the beginning of Lent gives us hope that things are becoming 'normal' again.  We see the wheel of the year turning, bringing new life to nature that has paused for a while, waiting for the sun, the lighter mornings and the warmer days to come.

Father God,

Be with us as we notice the spring flowers, the birds that come to our gardens, the wildlife  that wanders through our shared space.  Help us to care for your creatures and wildlife as part of our lenten duties, and throughout the coming year.  

Be with us as we strive to become closer to You through prayer and study, keenly feeling the sacrifice that you have made for us all.

We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

Amen.