Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Dearest God,

In the very early morning I stood at the bedroom window looking out. Captured by the long, dark shadows on the glistening white snow, in nearby homes I saw a light here and there, people perhaps drinking coffee in the kitchen or getting ready for work in their bedrooms or reading the paper in the living room. I stood quiet and still etching on my mind the beautiful, serene picture before me. I let the gift of your new day bless my soul.

Loving God, there are those moments when my mind is illuminated, my heart is warmed and my spirit is enriched by the sights and sounds around me. In some tiny way, I feel like I am gazing upon a mural of heaven's home. I let my whole being take it in, sometimes letting tears of joy flow. Humbled by the gift, I whisper to you my thankfulness.

Thank you,
Gracious God,
for your
infinite number
of gifts
to the world,
to me.
Thank you
for this morning's gift.
Thank you
for eyes
able to
see you,
for ears
able to hear.
Thank you
for a heart
ready to respond.
Thank you
for love
spilled out
once again.

Love always, Andrea