Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Dear God,

Second chances, those remarkable opportunities to be revived, revitalized, renewed, restored and reconfigured. As I flew home to Maine and looked out onto azure blue skies, white billowy clouds and the golden sun's slow descent into evening time, I thought of second chances.

I am convinced that you are the master of second chances. As I reflected upon many of the second chances you have given me, I just smiled and smiled and smiled. I believe I am living a new life because you gave me a second chance. I think I experience joy so often now because you rained on me the blessings of second chances.

Your second chances have given me moments in time where I was empowered to make alterations to my soul life. I was enabled to view life from a different vantage point; therefore, I shifted my thinking, surrendered some old ways of thinking and contrary habits that prohibited me from trusting you, myself and others, experienced the loveliness of transformation, and developed an inner courage and strength to live differently. Your second chance love has mended my heart, given me new resolve, expanded my worldview and blessed me immeasurably. What can I say?

To you,
I pour out
all my devotion;
for you are
the god
of second chances.
Today is different
because yesterday
gave me
a new way
to be
and tomorrow
will provide me
with everything
I need
to sing
your praise.
All glory
and honor
is yours,
Almighty God.

Love always, Andrea