Friday, October 17, 2008

Dear God,

We sat toward the front, the teen choir on stage and the symphony choir at the back. We were wrapped in "Amazing Grace." I didn't even know our county had a symphony. Hymns and Anthems, the program was named, Hymns and Anthems.

I closed my eyes to "see" the music dance. I wanted to spiritually imagine the gift that must have been rising to heaven. I wondered what you thought, how you felt. Was it just a concert or was there an element of faith emerging from the hearts and souls of the singers?

The great hymns composed centuries ago in Europe stir my heart. I want that stirring; for it keeps me centered, reminding me that one needs to be open to a daily warming of the heart in order to remain focused on the Divine. I felt roused, leaving me with peace.

My soul
clings to you,
my Savior.
I hear
your words
coming from
the mouths
of those
gifted with the
sound of music.
Stir within me,
Gracious God,
shake up
the stagnant parts
of my soul.
Release me
to hear
your voice.
Fill me,
let my vessel
be full,
that it will spill
upon your people.

Loving you always, Andrea