Sunday, May 15, 2011

Dearest God,

Returning to your home of worship on the cape brought sweet anticipation as we drove to our summer chapel, Church on the Cape United Methodist Church. When we arrived hugs and kisses awaited us, just like we have come to expect from you. Isn't that what everyone should foresee from your church, your community of faith-filled people?

During the service a phrase lifted up for me, "resurrection song." I believe the reason we should look forward to a warm welcome in your home is because the faithful, those who are seeking to draw nearer to you and to others, are singing a resurrection song. Each person, including myself, has at one time or another moved from death to life. Everyone has walked out of the dark shadows into your glorious light. Some of us have experienced these moments so many times that we could write a book. We know death and darkness; we have traveled there many times. But we also are well acquainted with life and light. We have basked in your wondrous glory. What else could we do but sing a resurrection song?

Lord of Light and Life,
we sing
because we simply
cannot not sing!
We must praise,
worship and
adore you;
for you
have done
astonishing things.
You welcome us home
so we can
welcome others.
All glory
to you,
Gracious and Merciful God.

Love, Andrea