Sunday, January 10, 2010

Dearest God,

A week ago I left my lights on during church and my car battery died. I had to ask someone to go out in the cold to help me.

While my battery was running down outside in the parking lot, inside the church, the opposite was happening. My own batteries were being recharged. The music, scripture reading, message and the fellowship were delighting my soul as I participated in worship.

You know, dearest God, I have never been disappointed when I entered your house. Nothing is perfect there but then I am not looking for perfection. What I do find is that a willingness on my part to be open will lead me to you. I know that you will speak a word to me. You will inspire and touch my heart. You will challenge and correct me. My openness allows you to gift my heart with the joy of your immense love. I always carry something home.

My spirit
needs recharging
just like
my body
and mind.
You are
the great charger,
O Lord;
you fill me
with spirit fuel.
You ignite
the fire
of your love
within me
and my batteries
are ready
for a
hard week.
Remind me
to turn
toward you
for spiritual
and emotional energy.
Stoke up
your fire
inside me,
I pray.

Love, Andrea