Monday, August 15, 2011

Dear God,

A night in eternity, that's how I spent part of my evening last night. As part of the festival choir, we sang songs of faith with talented musicians, a skilled conductor, and marvelous instrumentalists. Not only did we sing beautiful music, we proclaimed in glorious fashion the mighty power of your name, the mystical wonders of your grace, and the radiant warmth of your love. It wasn't that we sang because we just loved to sing but rather we sang because it gave us a rich opportunity to make witness to what we believe. We wanted to make real your living presence in the world today.

Although I grew weak and weary because of the growing temperature and humidity in the room, I had the sense that my spirit was being emboldened to sing. I prayed for strength to stand, to sing your praise, to lift my voice with the others, and to offer my best to you. I was not disappointed.

The sheer joy that came from singing music written by inspired, spirited composers was like none other. As we made ourselves available for your purpose, I truly believe the angels and saints sang with us making our choir and those who gathered reach higher and deeper into eternity.

Source of Great Joy,
there are not
enough notes,
sounds, chords,
melodies, and
harmonies to
truly sing out
your praise.
Receive, I pray,
into your heart
what was lodged
in the heart
of each one
of us
who offered
our devotion
and love
to you.

Love always, Andrea