Saturday, June 5, 2010

My dearest God,

We were simply going to have a light supper and pour over gardening books to design our common landscape area. However, during our meal we found ourselves sharing mystical experiences, moments when you, O God, came to us. For two hours we discussed monasteries, their daily rhythm, daily office, music and silence. We talked about visions, specific moments of revelation, miracles and beautiful experiences with you. What a time we had!

One of the many life lessons I have learned is expectancy. I have learned that you are always present, that you reveal yourself constantly. I do not have to hunt for you but rather wait patiently, open my eyes and ears, listen and watch. Throughout the day I will witness you one way or another, sometimes too numerous times to mention.

I saw you at the dinner table opening yourself to us as we shared treasured moments in your company. I heard your voice giving credence to simple moments of profound presence. I felt your amazing grace as we offered to one another sacred stories.

We each experienced prized happenings as children. We had a keen interest in anything sacred. We loved worship, mass, times when you were especially present. We have always carried a sense of the divine within us, knowing that you would present yourself along the way. We can't be persuaded not to believe or to try to humanly explain the unexplainable.

You, O God
of all creation,
you are sovereign,
mighty and powerful,
yet gentle
and compassionate.
You reveal yourself
in loving ways.
You speak
your message
of hope
every day.
You embrace us
with your
grace-filled love.
You whisper
words of comfort,
encouragement
and joy.
You make us laugh
and cry
at the
same time
when you
open yourself
to us.
We are blessed,
so very blessed.

Love, Andrea