Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Dearest God,

Early this morning I stood by the window looking out onto the cold, snowy landscape. The moon shone bright, creating shadows, and the snow sparkled, giving an aura of mystery and beauty. As I heard the soft breathing of my husband still asleep in bed, I thought of the quiet beauty of the moment. Could there be anything more lovely than beauty revealed in nature and in my own bedroom?

My mind reflected on earlier days, of how the Spirit is sweeping in my own family. Just yesterday I got an e-mail from my daughter who returned home after 13 years. We talked, no, we shared. We shared, my daughter and I shared, the Spirit deeper within us than the bitterness that lingered for so long.

I see the faces of your Spirit all around me. I am encircled by this gracious Spirit whose joy is full to overflowing.

Sweep across
the landscape
of my soul,
Powerful and Everloving God;
let your Spirit
daily pervade
my life.
I wish only
to breathe the air
of your Spirit,
to live your
spirit life,
to fulfill your dreams
inside me.
Sweep across
the landscape
of my soul,
Gracious God,
rest easy
within me.

Love always, Andrea