“I’m speechless, in awe—words fail me.
I should never have opened my mouth!
I’ve talked too much, way too much.
I’m ready to shut up and listen.” (Job 40:4 MSG)

This Lenten season has been one of work. And one of quiet.

It was not what I had planned. I had my idea of what Lent would be all about this year…what I would do, how I would mark it out with my children. Such a different way has happened instead. And as it has been the Lord’s ordaining, it was the better way. It always is, no?

I have found my hands busy, so very busy! But with little for my mind to do- very little time to read or scribble thoughts out here- I got to know the silence a bit better. And found Him waiting in the quiet. I have a clear view of the mountain range here, a few ten miles out my back yard. The gentle rolling hills give way to upwards movement suddenly, and the whole day plays out upon the emerald green screed for me to see. How moody the day goes- here sun, here rain, angry purple clouds rent with copper jags, jewel tones next of an evening sunset. The beauty of it all- even the ugly storm clouds in their fury- have caught my breath away more times than I can count. And more than once, my heart has caught in that breath, remembering my Creator, remembering…

confessing.

learning.

I’ve had times where I have answered with Job, slapping hand over mouth, quieted.

I don’t think I’ll be here in my favorite little space for a while longer…my Google Reader is stuffed to the gills with wise words from dear friends…but at least until after Easter at the earliest- I will be quiet, as I have been these last few weeks. There is so much I want to share, so much I want to tell. But I need to listen first.

Love to you all!