Wednesday, November 11, 2009

My dearest God,

As I walked in the cold crisp morning air, I passed through the parking lot of the Whole Foods Market, a huge grocery store committed to organic and natural foods with no preservatives. In the window I noticed workers preparing for the day, a baker spreading out flour, kneading bread, another taking out specially prepared foods, yet another preparing specialty coffees. I was taken by the beautiful sight of talented cooks making foods that will warm the insides of the hungry.

There was something very warming to me as I watched the woman making the bread. Some flour, salt, herbs, coming together to become a delicious loaf of bread. Something out of nothing or rather something coming from a few ingredients.

I think that community faith is created the same way. People coming together bringing what they have...a little trust, some prayers, a bit of courage, a hint of hope and love makes for a delicate faith that feeds the whole community. Everyone benefitting from the gifts offered.

Most Holy
and Wonderful God,
how lovely
it is
to watch
life come together.
I love
to see
the process
of transformation
where all
can dip
from your
sacred well.
May I drink
and may
I provide.

Love, Andrea