Sunday, September 30, 2007

Dearest God,

Our church was filled with people today. I wondered where they had all come from.

It felt so good having our children sing and being able to present bibles to our 4th and 5th graders.

I was glad to come home, working busy as a bee. I was making final preparations for my party. Heating up three big pots of chili, making another recipe of Spoony Fudge, getting out the paper products. Preparing for family and friends. I was so happy working in the kitchen.

The musicians were out back getting ready for the SpiritSongFest. Things a bustlin'. People arriving. Lots of people in my kitchen. Chairs being lined up under the tree for the concert.

How wonderful it felt to introduce your new music, Lord, and the singers and players, Rene, Leslie and Allen. And it was great to stand with the children to sing This Little Light of Mine.

I sat down, leaned back and listened to the music. I was anxious for the crowd to hear the songs Rene had written using my Holy Week Prayers and I love Leslie's voice and her songs and Allen's harmony. It was a beautiful afternoon with the sun shining and the gentle breezes blowing over us.

Gracious God,
I will filled
with joy.
Your presence
in the garden
and all around it
was a gracious display
of wonder to me.
I celebrated,
reveled
in the joy.
I will always remember
spoony fudge spoons
held high
paying tribute
to you.

Love always, Andrea