Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Dear God,

I listened as I walked. The line kept playing over in my mind. "You are my daily bread." My daily bread. The line fastened on my mind and my soul. Truly, you are my daily bread.

If I awakened each morning and fed myself your daily bread first, then every meal following that would remind me that spiritual food makes bodily food even better. Nourishing my soul first thing in the morning would better prepare me for the day. Faith would take a greater hold and I would operate more out of my spiritual center. Such a step would shape my attitude, thoughts, and actions. I would think about you and your will for my life before anything else.

I think I am a slow learner. I need aids to assist me in keeping my soul focused on the real priorities of life. As I learn to listen and follow, I will be equipped for any situation that befalls me. I will take hold of your outstretched hand and walk the journey willingly knowing that you are not only leading me but also refashioning me to be a true servant in the world. If my purpose is to contribute something beautiful to the world, then everything I give will indeed be beautiful!

Make my vessel
beautiful for you,
O Lord.
Teach me
the way
of true beauty.
Feed me
your daily bread
nourishing and nurturing
my soul
for your service,
I pray.

Love, Andrea