Saturday, March 13, 2010

My dearest God,

Seemingly out of thin air you appear. You come when we least expect it.

My friend shared with me a recent excerpt out of her life. You came to her through a group of strangers. When her preschool daughter had brain surgery, the surgeon left a scar from ear to ear. As she began to feel better they went out for a meal. One of the servers noticed the little girl's recovering wound and told her that her meal would be free; she could order anything she wanted. During the next hour you came into their midst; you called yourself Compassion. Not only did they give the girl a free meal, they brought a cake, balloons and a card they had all signed. They sang to her and also gave the mother a freebie on them. When the mother wept with joy, so did half the servers.

What alerts the human heart to do an act of kindness? What is involved in inspiring someone to act out a gesture of thoughtfulness at some kind of cost to themselves? What tugs at the soul opening up an opportunity to care for another?

My friend recognized your presence through this special happening. Battling with you over a number of things throughout the years, she did not question this generous, beautiful event. She heard your sweet voice, felt the gentle breeze of your spirit, and noticed your ingratiating smile. She breathed in faith and strength, something she has longed to do as she sought to follow you, to trust you, and to walk in the path set before her. She felt your love burst in her heart, filling up the cavity so long left empty, waiting to be permeated with you.

You alone,
Great Comforter,
fill our
empty hearts
with joy overflowing.
The divine scent
of hope
rises up
within us
reminding us
that we
may live
a life
beyond earth's
tight hold.
You present
your own self
to us
giving us
a sneak peek
of eternity.
Our souls,
fed with
heaven's manna
rejoice...once again.

Love always, Andrea