Garden Meditation

Imagine that you are in a beautiful garden on a warm, sunny day. The birds are singing, a bee is buzzing from flower to flower, and a small stream nearby is bubbling a gurgling melody.

In this garden are two chairs, both empty. You walk over and sit in one.

In a little while, you know that Jesus will be coming and sitting in the other one.

Today you are going to let Jesus speak first. You don't know what He will say. Perhaps He will say nothing and just be content to sit quietly next to you. You sit quietly waiting.

Prayer when time is completed:

Dear Jesus,
Sometimes it is hard
for me to believe
that you really have
things to say to me.
That you really
want to spend time
with me.
Sometimes it's hard
to believe you really
love me,
especially on days
when I don't love myself.
Jesus help me
to be open to your love.
Amen