Thursday, February 3, 2011

Dearest God,

There is no power like yours. There is no love like yours. There is no peace like yours.

Last weekend I observed your loving presence among women on retreat. I watched as women opened themselves to your power, to your love and hope, and to a new level of trust. I saw apprehension and reluctance refashioned into courage, determination and willingness. I witnessed the work of your spirit.

As a retreat leader, I know I have no power to change human lives. I do what I am lead to do to put together a construct that can lead us to discovery, insight, affirmation, and the ability to take flight. You, however, are the power beneath the wind that propels us forward.

As I continue to hear of life after retreat, I quietly breathe prayers of thanksgiving and praise as I celebrate your continued work in their (our) lives.

Thank you,
O God,
for your
glorious work
in human lives.
As we
lift off,
recognizing the power
of your spirit,
we soar
in great joy
knowing you
are the power
beneath our wings.

Gratefully yours, Andrea