Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

Reflection

“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. . . . Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show.” — Andrew Wyeth

Prayer

God of life,

Even in winter, so much is happening beneath the surface of the earth, lying in wait, until springtime will burst forth with new life. As we reflect upon the gift of creation and the way you sustain the whole web of life in every season, guide us to greater degrees of trust in you and your faithfulness towards us. May we grow ever more eager to respond to your provision by proving ourselves faithful in return, standing up as stewards of creation, looking for effective ways to nourish the landscape we share as one human family and as a ministry called by your name. Amen.

Call to Action

As I mark the Winter Solstice today, consider how winter can inspire me to protect the landscape
around me.