Tuesday, January 25, 2011

My dearest God,

I quietly prayed, "Lord, sing me a lullaby, a lullaby of hope. Lord, sing me a lullaby, a lullaby of courage. Lord, sing me a lullaby, a lullaby of faith." I can't imagine anything sweeter than a lullaby sung by you, the Creator of the Cosmos, to one of your own.

In times of my own distress, I call out to you asking for a lullaby. Like a child I run to you. My own words of request echo back to me and I hear your song in my own words. I find great comfort and peace knowing your love and my trust in you join together and sing eternity's song. Grace always comes.

As I think back you have sung many songs to me. Each one has lifted me out of my disappointment, hurt, sorrow or pain. Each has given me an insight or new perspective. Each has taught me a lesson by providing me a pathway to newness of life. Only your song has the power to heal, renew, restore, and to return joy.

Perhaps all this is the reason music touches my heart so deeply. Every time I hear it or sing it, I am drawn to you. The lights of heaven click on and joy rolls down its halls. I feel so blessed that my whole being swells up with blessing from on high. No injustice, no suffering, nothing can last long in your glorious presence.

There were times when I was so low that the song called me to dance. As I gave way to your urging, I began to glide allowing you to move my paralyzed limbs. The more I gave myself to you at your leading the more my body began to come back to life.

Today in the dark early morning hours, I whispered my gratitude for the incalculable many songs you have sung bringing me countless joys.

God so Full of Grace and Love,
I reflect
and remember
the infinite number
of gifts
you have
given me.
I think
every so often
it is good
to recall
to mind
your generosity.
Today is
the day
to say
thank you
once again.

Love always, Andrea