The Gathering Storm: Stripped of the Hedge The day begins with blessing counted like sheep in the field. It ends with ashes gathering around a torn robe. Between earth and heaven, a question rises like smoke: Will a human heart love God when the gifts are gone? 1.0 Introduction: When Blessing Is No Longer Proof There are seasons when life seems to hold together. The table is full. The children are laughing. The work of our hands is fruitful. Prayer feels like a roof over the