The Little Girl Who Lassoed the Wind

“You must be born from above.” The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’"     John 3



The dog walked me across the park when I watched a mother coaching her daughter into flying a kite.  Oh my goodness, how the mother tried as the little girl dashed to and fro trying to make it take off.  Suddenly the wind caught it.  The kite soared straight up. In complete shock, she let go of the string, opened her arms wind, and shouted in complete glee.  The wind, the sky had filled her with energy--and sheer delight. 

How often do we allow ourselves to be channels for the Spirit?  When do we connect with the natural world and allow it to move into being and emerge with a shout of joy?  Jesus told us what it means--to be born from above, the physical world channeling the Spiritual realm. 

Now I am not suggesting that you go fly a kite--although that may help the older you get because it taps into your child-like spirit, and after all, of such is the Kingdom.  I am suggesting that you find ways to connect with the natural world--take that hike and notice what you see. Drive to the state park, ditch the car, and walk a trail.  Get up early, go outside and catch the sunrise.  Whatever you carry can be born anew as the power of the Spirit flows through you.