THE CROSS AND THE ROSE-PART 2
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PETALS OF LOVE
I am a flower of the sun, the sunflower. Tall and upright reaching for the sky. A centurion, standing above all others guarding those below. I am humble in my task, with large petals, making an umbrella giving protection to the little ones under my care. They look up at me in wonder, to my greatness of my height. It is not that I am greater, only higher, with the same needs of water and soil. Is it better to be as high, basking in the sun? Or is it better to be little, cooling in the shade? The elements of nature fall upon me with disregard of my height. In a storm I am thrashed about, whirling from side to side from the wind. Will I fall down, my stalk breaking apart? I have no protection through the day and night. God made me for what I am, a sunflower, with a face of brightness, smiling with a brilliance of colors. Although I am unscented, with no fragrance, my friends are here to keep me company, birds, butterflies and bees. We frolic in the sun, giving gifts to those who watch us as they pass by. This is how it is way up here, petals of love, surrounded by a face of God’s presence.
Robert J Varrick
rvarrick@cox.net
Inspirational writings. Open your eyes and see things. Open your heart and feel things. Answering the call.
The Lord calls and waits for the inner-spirit of oneself to respond. It is I, who heard this call through a near-death experience. A journey which has taken me to the light, the way, and the truth—a journey of faith, of the Cross. With the guidance from my spiritual director, and also a small wooden cross I had in my pocket I gave to another person as a compassionate gesture in petition, opens the door to spiritual gifts, and spiritual writing—encounters of spiritual inspirations, reflections and experiences that touch the heart and soul. I have recorded and documented the on-going events in my life as they happened. I have put forth my complete trust in the Lord, and have written the words that come into my heart and soul. These thoughts and actions are not of myself, but inspirations of the Holy Spirit. I have shared my writings with others across the world touching hearts and souls in response to my calling, to glorify the work of the Lord.
My wife and I reside in Connecticut and have a son and daughter and two grandchildren.
rjvarrick@gmail.com
ISAIAH 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord
saying:
“Whom shall I send? Who will be my
messenger?”
I answered, “Here I am, send me.”
