Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Dear God,

Last night in the grocery store parking lot, I felt a gentle kiss on my cheek. I looked up and saw a beautiful display of creation smiling down on me. The way the sun, the sky, the rain and clouds had come together to offer the world yet another scene of beauty made me smile too.

Daily random moments where creation reveals its secrets, where the mysteries of the universe are unlocked tell me how wonderful you are. They make me think, reflect, contemplate on the meaning and beauty of human life in the light of a divine spirit. My faith swells, my trust is renewed, my devotion is revealed. I sigh, breathing in the air that gives me life and I whisper my own joy of knowing you.

As the sun peeks through my window on my left, making its rays move through the branches and limbs of the tree in my front lawn I am awestruck by the majesty of it all. I feel the cool air and I think of retreatants on their way here, ready to retreat once again in a search for faith and wonderment.

Divine Wonder,
how I celebrate
precious moments
with you.
Whether gray clouds
or brilliant sunshine,
I find myself
at your door step.
Your creation
reveals your hidden glory
and I light up
knowing
you are present.
Life with you
is my greatest joy
and I awe
in the fact
that even I have
a place
with you.

In thanksgiving, Andrea