Monday, February 18, 2008

My dearest God,

What joy I experience when I think of opportunities to draw close to you. Just as you have brought to my mind, events, retreats, pilgrimages, workshops, I began my work to make plans. I can see in my mind's eye persons walking in the desert mountain following the cloud of the spirit. I can see people perched on a rocky coast in Maine pondering divine thoughts. I can see persons seated beside the Sea of Galilee drawing upon their biblical memory of Jesus walking on water. I can see others walking the way of the cross, the Via Dolorosa, in the old city of Jerusalem. I can see people washing the feet of impoverished Palestinian Christians, praying with them, putting on socks and shoes.

You are making a way for spiritual growth. You are opening spiritual doors. You are inviting persons to draw close, to become a spiritual pilgrim, to make new commitments to grow in faith and mission. You are asking for hearts to be widened, deepened that more of your love and grace can flow in. But more importantly you are wanting to set your church on fire with passion and service.

I am no longer surprised by what you do. I simply anticipate it. I am, however, always amazed. My mind is filled with awe and wonder. Who could want more?

Most Gracious God,
you are filled
with goodness
and mercy.
Your blessings
to us
overflow
into pools
of generous love.
We frolick and revel
in love
that keeps on giving.
You are God,
the God
of love,
generous to overflowing.

Love, Andrea