Sunday, December 5, 2010

Dearest God,

I was tired when we entered the auditorium for the Purdue Glee Club Christmas Show. We were late due to an accident on the highway. But as I took my seat and opened my heart, I met heaven's angels. I listened intently as they sang O Magnum Mysterium (translation: "O great mystery and wondrous sacrament, blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Jesus Christ, Alleluia." The acappella voices sang magnificently as they blended as one voice declaring eternity's message. My heart was stirred inspiring my spirit to wander heaven's halls. Warm tears spilled over as faith swelled within me. I prayed, "O Lord, let it be so that we all sing together heaven's song."

Something happens inside me when I give way to angels singing, when I allow my own spirit to move from earth to heaven. I know that I know that I know you direct heaven's choir and that the music is intended to invite all to the loft where all earth's people can sing one great song. I know that faith is employed warming hearts, transforming spirits, encouraging, helping and blessing. As we all stood to sing Silent Night, I watched my 10 year old and 5 year old granddaughters sing and I was positive that heaven smiled.

You, O God,
fill us
with your joy
when we sing
eternity's song.
I know
of nothing else
that can
spur the heart
to joy
like you.
I give thanks
for the
wondrous occasion
of hope,
faith and peace.
I love you.

Always, Andrea