Thank you, God, for the Ashes
Thank you, God, for the ashes,
For visible evidence of invisible things,
For temporal glimpses of eternal truths,
For physical manifestations of spiritual reality.
Thank you, God, for the ashes,
For outward signs of our return to you,
For tangible reminders of your unfailing love,
For the symbolic sealing of our hearts to yours.
Thank you, God, for the ashes,
For the unexpected encounters with you,
For the transforming power of the cross,
For the releasing of hindrances held dear.
Thank you, God, for the ashes,
For each time I see one of your Children
Bearing the ashen cross upon their brow
I am reminded anew of MY surrender to you.