Friday, November 13, 2009

Dear God,

Sometimes I struggle to keep my eyes on faith, letting fear move me emotionally. When I raise my eyes to you, leaning on your everlasting promises, my fear is reduced, my emotions are kept in check. Learning to live in faith is my greatest challenge, dear God.

How many times have you taught me about faith and fear? How many situations have I faced where I let fear guide my life? And yet, how many times has your grace urged me on, lifted me up, took hold of my hand and guided me toward faith that reaped great rewards?

I know the truth of your agape love. I know that my life is more full when I let your love embrace me, providing me with the faith I need to face every situation that comes along. When I read accounts of the saints of old, I see their own struggles; yet, I see how it is they trusted in your agape love to turn their fear into faith.

As I pilgrim toward the mountain tomorrow to meet you in silence, may I remember this truth.

Lead me,
Lord,
lead me
to you.
Teach me
the lessons
of faith.
Lessen my fear
as I
take hold
of the truths
I know
so well.
Lead me,
Lord,
I pray.

Love, Andrea