Make yourself comfortable. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Relax your shoulders. Lay your hands in your lap. Take a deep breath. Breathe in the breath of God. Breathe out your worries, your fears, your pain and your doubt.
You find yourself sitting in a comfortable, overstuffed arm chair in front of a big picture window. To your right is a big fire in the fire place. In front of you through the window, are the rolling hills of the Palouse, covered in fresh snow.
You are comfortable. You are warm and you are relaxed.
You have a hot drink and can simply enjoy the beauty of the scene in front of you.
As you look out you notice a handful of robins just outside the window, eating berries from a tree. You are reminded of God's word to trust in God's provision as God even provides for the birds in the dead of winter. How true it is. Most of the plants are covered in snow, and yet here are the birds eating what God has provided.
You are encouraged to trust God...even when things seem barren. The Holy Spirit speaks into your heart showing you how God wants you to trust.
Take a deep breath and listen to what the Spirit is telling you. (Pause 15 seconds)
You focus on the birds awhile longer. They play and eat and the simplicity of their task makes you smile. You yearn for some of that simplicity in your own life. If only you had less on your plate.
You take a sip of your drink, savoring the flavor. Then another deep breath. Breathe in the Holy Spirit. Breathe out your stress. You invite God to show you what you might let go of.
Listen to God’s answer.
Take another deep breath. Notice the air in your lungs. Take a moment to reflect on what God has shown you today.
Breathe deeply. As you are ready, open your eyes.
