Sunday, August 7, 2011

Dearest God,

I love the opportunity to witness your transforming power in the lives of those around me. I love to gaze upon their surprise discoveries, their unexpected insights, and their wonderment of the power of your grace and love.

Four women climbed aboard a spiritual adventure with me. They came because they sought a fresh experience of your spirit. They left their homes and flew to Maine for five days. They chose to participate because their faith is vital to their whole being and they wanted a closer walk with you.

Today I had the privilege of watching them face to face. As a member of the choir I sat in the choir loft. The ladies sat in the second pew. While they worshipped you, I observed them praying, singing, listening, misting, and smiling. I beheld them as they stepped closer and closer to eternity. In their quiet pilgrimage I peered into heaven as each one found what they were looking for.

Gracious and Wonderful God,
all glory
is due you!
Who can offer
so much?
No one.
Thank you
for revealing yourself
to hungry
and waiting souls.
You are
so full
of love
and so willing
to share it
with your children.
Thank you,
thank you.

Love, Andrea