Photo was taken at Tooreenbawn, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

A daffodil is waiting for its moment. It is bursting with promise and potential until the moment is right.

Thought on Thursday – February – 16/02/2012

People are spending their whole lives trying to earn what they already have, trying to be worthy of God. You don’t get worthy; you are worthy. The only thing that initially separates you from God is the belief that you are separate!’ ~Richard Rohr

There is so much food for thought in those beautiful words. Every single one of us is worthy, precious, special and unique in the eyes of God. Nothing has or will ever change this wonderful good news. But we are experts in putting to one side or running away from what seems too good to be true. We even try and come up with all sorts of reasons why God could not be bothered. Our usual line is: “well if God really knew me and my story, God would not be bothered.” But God is bothered, does care and wants nothing but the best for you, me and those closest to us. It is we who put up the walls, who doubt, who fight, who find all sorts of excuses and so much more. Does God leave us? Not at all, God is completely on our side. What does it mean for me to be told I am worthy, precious, special and unique in the eyes of God?