Saturday, April 3, 2010

Dear God,

The whole world seems to be awakening around me. The grass is turning green. New stems are breaking through the soil's crust. Flowers are opening. Birds are calling their mates. Worms are multiplying and aerating the earth.

Months ago all was quiet. The landscape kept still. Brown, winter's color, cried out, "No, not ready, not ready to give up our claim." To some the cold season seemed never ending. Yet, hidden beneath the terra firma cosmic activity was taking place. All was being readied just as you had planned.

As creation in this part of the world is coming to life so is my soul's readiness to build a better life in my relationships. I feel the shift going on inside me. I had leaned on you for so long to bring comfort to my weary soul; now, I stand strong, breathing in rich H2O. I feel the strength of heaven because I have learned that a life worthy of being lived is one that trusts wholeheartedly in you, watches for signs of life and walks in the new direction.

I have tamed my stubborn will to listen, to be watchful, to bend, to allow myself a sacred flexibility so that I may be in greater tune with you. Naturally the power to do so has been yours. It has always been yours.

As I observe the unity and harmony unfolding within my personal relationships, I am very aware of your omnipotence. I find myself being caught up in the majesty of it all. What I have learned is this: The more I am able to let go of my desire to thrum my own drum, the more energy I find to lean toward your will. The more I lean, the better able I am to live and move and have my being in you. And there I embark on a life filled with wonder, awe and mystery.

Great and Gracious God,
creation seems
to be
falling at
your feet,
awaiting your word
to fulfill
their own destiny.
I am one
of these,
O Lord,
one of
your own.
I am ready too,
dear God,
say the word
and I
shall follow.

Love, Andrea