Monday, October 26, 2009

Dear God,

Knowing wisdom is like finding a great pearl in a field.

I have known my daughter as an embryo and then as an infant. I have known her as a young child and as a teenager. I have known her as a young adult, as a wife, mother and mature adult. I am now meeting my daughter as a wisdom bearer.

I have witnessed my child's pilgrim journey. Close up and from a distance I have watched her make her way through the high mountains and low valleys, along her life's turning and twisting path, during stormy weather and clear days and in the midst of hazy uncertainty and difficult moments. Out of sight most of the time I have followed closely behind.

Today I have seen her in a luminous light, the light of your Son. Carrying light deep within her she is exuding faith, knowledge and wisdom. Her words reflect a well-traveled journey, known to have visited fear, darkness, doubt, and pain. She has emerged from the gray fog more confident and self assured allowing an ancient faith to guide her.

In my own time of wondering and questioning, I have called out for wisdom's voice. In Maine she is with me.

Speak your word,
dearest God,
the word
of truth.
Let the sting
of truth
be the door
to new beginnings,
I pray.

Love, Andrea