Bungee-Jumping Spider

Now, I am no real fan of spiders that are bigger than my little toenail, but I have quite the intrepid one in my office. I watched him as he bungee-jumped down the wall. He's hardly bigger than a speck. For him (I just assume it's a him), it's a huge freefall. However, he gets down so far and then stops himself somehow and hangs onto the wall. Beginning a huge trek upwards, he seems to be grazing as he goes. Not only did he do this once but umpteen times as I sat there watching. What on earth is he finding to eat? How does he know when he is far enough down? What stops him? Does he have brakes on his body part that dispenses the spider thread? Does he leave it there at the bottom and then produce more? Or, is he equipped with an inner reel to reel himself back up and reuse the thread?

Even the tiniest creature is provided with all it needs by the loving Creator. Won't He do the same for me?

Early Morning

EARLY MORNING




I love the sound of the silence...
It's soothing, comforting way.
It speaks to me of peace and joy
To last me through the day.

I love the peaceful feeling
When silence enters in.
The early morning time with God
Brings strength and power within.

This early time of silence
Wraps round me as a shawl...
Soothing, speaking softly
Till my spirit hears His call.

The Master speaks so quietly
I need the peace to hear
The gently words of love
He whispers in my ear.

In the Seclusion of Dawn

IN THE SECLUSION OF DAWN



The quiet seclusion of dawn wraps around me like a cloak.....
Silence, peace, time to communicate with my God.
Rebirth, hope rekindled, quiet soothing of the frightened, painful places within.
"Oh God," my spirit cries, "You are so close. At dawn, I seem to sense Your Presence so much more!" It could be because there are not so many distractions...but then, this has always been my favorite time of day.

My mind is fresh and uncluttered, for I have just rid myself of unwanted burdens. I have fed my spirit on His Word. There has been no time for new problems to present themselves.

How I love this quiet hour. How I love my Lord and the time spent in His Presence...this sweet gentle communion. I want to offer my whole being to His service.

Thank You Lord for quiet hours of meditation and communion with You.