Lilies

One of the things I have found most challenging in the lockdown is the sense that I am not in control. It’s not something I like. I can’t control whether or not I can get the virus (although of course I can take care), I cannot control my job situation, being on furlough is great but for how long? I can’t control the length of time it takes to go shopping, ‘popping’ in a shop is no longer possible.

Many years ago after ascending the Eiffel Tower I got out of the lift but clung onto the railing in fear, the whole thing was gently swaying. My clinging to the railing did not stop me falling, I could let go, it would be ok!

Back to 2020 the sun still shines, the flowers still grow, the birds still build their nests, I am not in control, but someone is! Hence the lilies; beautiful, structural calla lilies. They grow in two huge clumps in our garden and remind me that all the things I think I am in control of and worry about, when the truth is much deeper. God takes care of me, He is in control.