Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dearest God,

My friend shared her testimony of faith today. What drew me to her initially was her smile, her kindness, and her creative, free-flowing spirit. But today I realized that the real connection is faith.

As I listened to her speak, I had a profound sense of your living presence in and among us. I could envision the ways your spirit breeze blew upon her. I knew that the joy I felt was the emotion of gratitude that comes when a person recognizes the touch of your hand and then with open palms generously offers it to others.

Who else is so lavish with such grace? No one. Who else can empower the human soul after great loss? No one. Who else can cause the heart to open again to human love? Only you, Great God, only you.

As I observed Nancy, I gave thanks not only for her and her expression of faith and thanksgiving but also for all those throughout the ages who have lived out their faith giving it to those around them as the greatest gift they could offer another.

Loving God,
let our lips
sing your praise.
Make our feet
dancing feet
that celebrates
a life
with you,
I pray.

Love, Andrea