Friday, July 23, 2010

Dearest God,

In my dreams I longed for a lasting, loving relationship built on trust and faith. For years the dream eluded me, like trying to capture air in my hand. But this evening as my husband and I were intertwined on the couch watching a movie, we moved into a conversation that gave me clues to the past and keys to the future. As we listened intently to one another, I realized my dream had been fulfilled.

I have come to understand that life is a series of prayers and promises. You have shown me that as I shift more and more toward you, bending toward your will, my life will indeed change to the point of transformation. My dreams will be altered as well as I seek your desire for my life. When I literally give over my need to dominate our relationship, yours and mine, things begin to happen. When yours is the voice I listen to through prayer, I am enabled and empowered to experience your promises to do the impossible because you not only gently guide me, you give me strength and courage to step beyond fear to possibility. And this process always leads me to heaven's great gift of joy.

You are
the source
of my joy,
dear God.
You lead me
to heaven's door
when I
find myself
in the dark wandering.
Teach me
more and more
about trust,
I pray.

Love, Andrea