Dancing Bears

October 20, 2024
 
Reflections from the Heart of Allan Redenius
A conversation with God begins with dancing bears in my memory from long ago.  Where did they come from?  Where did they go?
 
An era, when all was idyllic, all was well.  A time when the mind could think such thoughts as the eye watched clouds casually float by.  There they are!  Dancing bears in the clouds up high! Do you see them?  Look ever so quickly!  Soon the wind will move them on.
 
Ah…for a time of peaceful bliss, clouds in the sky, a gentle breeze, and I even imagine God’s whisper in my ear.  “What are You saying Lord? …. Yes, we need this time together more often.”
 
“But God, I’m so busy, and yet, YOU manage the whole universe.  You do all that and still have time for me? Amazing.  To think, I’m the one telling You, ‘I’m too busy to spend time with the Master of all things, seen and unseen.  What’s wrong with me?  Please don’t answer that.”
 
“But it is as though I hear You say, ‘Nothing is wrong with you.  You are My child, a child of God the Father.’  Oh Father, You truly are amazing in so many ways.”
 
When I think of all my sins, like Isaiah 1:18 says, “…though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red as crimson, they shall be as wool,” I scarce can take that in.
 
“I am so happy and so glad You are my loving Father.  We need to have this alone time more often.  I know, I know.  Your schedule is always open.  I’m the one that can’t seem to find the time.”
 
“When I do come, will You again show me the dancing bears, provide the gentle breeze, and let me feel Your presence once again?  I know You will.  Thanks for this alone time together.”
 
“Love You, Jesus…good talk!”
Pastor Allan
 
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