Monday, March 14, 2011

My dearest God,

I want to thank you for guiding me to do your will. As I have prayed to have a soft heart, I have asked you to help me more readily do your will, to be open to those who have hurt me, to take steps toward complete healing, and to be an authentic witness to faith that moves me and others to wholeness.

Over the course of the last few months you have brought me to attention over a particular matter. You have singled out a person for whom I have had difficulty. Each time their name came into my mind, I have prayed for your compassionate help. Knowing I could not do it alone, I asked you to help me. Although I have taken baby steps on a few occasions, today you lead me to take a very big step. As my heart was completely opened, I listened and your voice spoke words of kindness, authenticity, loving care, surrender, and faith. I wrote as you poured the words into my heart and mind. I was faithful this time.

I realize that following you does not mean I will get what I want the way I want it or even when I want it. Following you simply means I am being faithful which is my life's greatest goal. Many times I hold back; I am reluctant to step forward because I am afraid or recalcitrant. Yet, what I have learned is that when I follow obediently toward your goal for my life, usually something wonderful happens. My faith grows, my compassion multiplies, my willingness to do your will increases, and healing begins to take root. I sometimes even experience miracles of your making. I know you know what is best for my life and the lives of others around me.

Today I wrote a letter without an outcome in mind. I simply followed your leading. What will come of it is your work. I am sure you have something in mind for the other person. That is your work as well.

Teach me faithfulness,
O God,
above all else.
Teach me
to follow,
to be humble
and obedient.
Show me
the way.
Lead me
to life
as a
divine gesture,
I pray.

Love, Andrea