We have never been this way before. But Creator, Yahweh, has. This untraveled ground is unknown to us, but not to our Great Chief and Captain. He knows the dark places that steal our courage, he knows the high places that threaten to undo us, and he knows the hot stretches that rob us of breath, because he has been this way before.

It is crucial for us to never lose the sound of his voice. His voice spoke the world into existence and called us each by name, his secret name for us. His voice still speaks to our hearts when we lie on our beds at night. His thunder warns of danger, his morning song encourages us for the journey, and his night whisper helps us rest and speaks truth to our hearts.

No, we have never been this way before, but our guide is the very one who created the path. If we listen carefully, we will continue on the blessing way, even when the way is dark and sorrow crushes our souls. May we never lose the sound of Creator Yahweh’s voice.

Eagle People … Today’s reading is John 15:18-25. Pleya gi. “Go with Blessings.”

(Photo by Sandy Cathcart of Cobby Shadley at Wiconi Powwow, 2014)