Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Dear God,

Thoughts rolled in my head, images that kept me awake. I was clearly upset and not quite sure what to do. The pictures continued to roll even though I knew I had to get to sleep. I tossed and turned. And then I did what I do when I feel I can't control my thoughts. I said the name. Jesus. I said it again and again like a mantra. I finally fell asleep.

Your name has power. It can adjust emotions, change a mood and even put me to sleep. Very often when I lay in bed overcome with emotion, I begin to chant your name. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Suddenly I find myself calming down. I felt less threatened. My security is restored. I have a handle on things. Or at least you do in me.

Your name Jesus continues to save me not just for eternity for even for the moment.

Jesus,
the sweet name
of God.
I trust
in you.
I claim
my relationship
to you
by praying
your name.
You are God.
You are
the light
that shines,
restoring my center.
Shine,
Jesus,
shine,
not just
for me,
but for
the world.

Love, Andrea