By Emi Iwanaga

By Emi Iwanaga

Poised and still, they whisper an invitation.

As they colorfully and aromatically proclaim their Maker

Time, soil, sun and water yielding to His work in silence.

Unseen, unnoticed until their beauty blossomed. Magnificent.

Arousing in me delight, joy, strength, appreciation, thankfulness.

I get wind of their whispered invitation,

“Let your attention drift.  Let your focus lift.

Engage with our Maker.  The Magnificent.”

Accepting, engaging

Arousing deepened delight, joy, strength, appreciation, thankfulness.

Magnificent.

Emi Iwanaga served thirteen years as a missionary in Amazon Valley in Brazil, over 20+ years as a children’s ministry director, women’s ministry director, and pastor’s wife, and is currently a spiritual director.