The first few flowers on a bare plumeria tree
Good Morning God!
The Glories of Easter are still resounding in my ears — namely the Hallelujah Chorus. Standing there in church with the brass reverberating through my bones and the voices of dear friends soaring — ah, God, THANK YOU!
Then, later in the day, I was captivated by these humble plumeria blossoms — although, humble should not be used with blossoms.
Appreciation seems to me to be such a major aspect of worship. My Mother is an Appreciator — and passed on her gift to me — via nature and/or nurture — for which I am very grateful. Of course, appreciation of nature leads to worship. But, I think appreciation of people (we, too, are part of Your Creation) is key to leading a Connected (to You) Life.
Dear friends are in Japan right now — joining throngs in appreciating the cherry blossoms. How marvelous is THAT! Surely, that appreciation brings You JOY! I mean, it brings me joy and I didn’t create the cherry blossoms or the people! Smile!
Now, by appreciation, I don’t mean evaluation — I guess I mean a respectful appreciation of their core humanity — including their warts, eccentricities, and unique deviations from our expectations.
Why, Yes, God. I suppose that might be called love. I hadn’t made the connection.
Do I hear You saying that I am not to LABEL people? Not to “cast them into outer darkness” because they don’t agree with me? Are You reminding me FORCEFULLY that I am not ABLE to judge? Reminding me that You meant it when You said BLESS BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE.
You say that You would rather help me CLEAN MY HEART than clean my office. You desire of me a Spiritual Spring Cleaning!
Ah, the Post-Easter Work begins. Thank You, God . . . thank YOU!
Story teller,
A Moment with God 
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