Monday, July 12, 2010

Dear God,

At high tide I stood at the ocean's edge observing the waves crashing into shore. I watched as they grabbed hold of the sandy shore retrieving treasures left behind. I felt the ground reverberate as they pounded the land again and again.

I saw nature's power at work. I know how the waters can rise up in a storm taking down anything in its way. Yet, I have observed the waters gently tickle the toes of children playing in the sand. Gentle or threatening, your power challenges me to think about you.

I remember a time at high tide on an island close to Martha's Vineyard. I stood ankle deep in the ocean and I felt a tremendous tug pulling me out. It was both eerie and frightening. After nearly being dragged out to sea, I paused to reflect upon just how powerful you are.

I have felt that same powerful move in my own life. You have advanced me by drawing me close to you. When I was far away, the waves of your love came looking for me, washed over me and set me straight on your path. When I turned away, I looked down and saw signs of your presence like those the waves leave behind following a heavy storm. You have the power to wreak havoc in my status quo life but you also have the power to rain down peace.

What can
I say
to such power?
You are God;
there is
no other.
I love you
for many reasons,
dear God,
but today
I offer you
my devotion
because your power
at work
in my life
is yet
another indication
of our
living relationship.

Love always, Andrea