Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Dear God,

I want to act on faith. I want to live out what I believe earnestly. This morning I want to honor you, to glorify you, to thank you for today's gifts. I want to celebrate this morning what I believe to be the revelatory gifts that I received by starting my day at the well.

• My sister's birthday is today. Mine was a couple days ago. We sent each other cards, something we haven't done in years. We signed it with love and we meant it.
• I am loved by a number of people and I love many people. I am loved by you. I love you.
• When I cupped my hand to receive the living water, I noticed a crease in my hand forming a well-fashioned cross. Along with my cup, I carry the cross of my Savior's love.
• Inside myself I also carry the memories of past kindnesses toward me, a renewal that continues to renew me.
• I have a song in my heart that plays continuously. The words change along with the tune, but it's always the same song of hope.
• Even when I can't see the light, I know it is shining.
• I am 62 years old and I have learned a lot of lessons of faith.

I know I could go on and on. That's one of the lessons at the well. There is more. But I just want to savor these today, to celebrate today's gifts, not expect more, but revel in those already given.

Loving God,

thanks for the welcome

at the well

of living water.

While I stood alone

in the quiet

before my friends

joined me,

you brought

to my mind

gifts I now hold

in my hand,

heart and soul.

I will live

with these today

and celebrate.

In thanksgiving, Andrea