Thursday, June 16, 2011

Dear God,

Where does the power to change come from? How does it enter our soul enabling us to transform ourselves?

Today I spent time with my third daughter and her children. As I took the kids to the movies, dinner, and to the Holiday Inn to swim, I thought of the power that has changed our family life. Brokenness has indeed healed itself. We have been made whole.

For years we were weak, fragile, too vulnerable to take steps toward healing. However, during our broken period you were at work cajoling, whispering, nudging, guiding, challenging, and inviting us to something more. For years we were not willing to listen; we were reluctant to trust. Yet, your loving grace pushed us to love, forgive, and be merciful. Your spirit stirred within us, opening doors, creating new spaces in which to live. Finally, we found ourselves at new destinations where we could build bridges to live together.

As I spend my final few days of vacation with my third set of grandchildren, I marvel at your willingness to care, to urge us to be better than we were, and to knead within us a leaven that keeps us alive and in touch.

Holy God,
Transformer of Human Lives,
I revel
in your presence
giving thanks,
expressing my gratitude.
You will have
my love
forever.

Always, Andrea