Sunday, November 28, 2010

Dear God,

I got up early in order to work on a Christmas project. I was so pleased and having so much fun that when I saw what time it was, I realized I was going to be late for worship. I jumped in the shower, dressed and hurried to the church. As I opened the narthex door, a warmth spread through me. I smiled because I came to the awareness that I love dropping whatever I am doing in order to enter your gates.

You have given me a zest for life. Even when life is difficult, you have given me the ability to find something good, something positive, something meaningful out of life. More often than not, I love whatever I am doing.

This season I have loved making special somethings for each of my grandchildren. I can't wait to see their faces on Christmas morning. It is so easy for me to get wrapped up in whatever creative activity I am engaging in; yet, the warmth you ignited within me reminded me that my life's greatest joy is spending time with you in worship. It is my way of saying thank you for all of my life's blessings.

Keep me faithful,
dear God;
help me
keep focus
on what
is important.
Today as
I began
to sing
our Advent song,
I recognized
the faith
you brought me.
Alone
I cannot
manufacture faith;
it too
is a gift.
Thank you
for my exuberance
for life.
Thank you
for faith
and worship.
Thank you
most of all
for being
an active presence
in my life.
I owe you everything!

Love, Andrea