Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Dear God,

There are some days when I have to solely rely on you. When I am laid low by heat and medical problems, my body is so weak and weary that I cannot do anything but sleep and rest. I have to lie in my bed giving thanks to you that I am patient, content, and non anxious. What else can I do?

I realize there are many things about which I can do nothing. Personally I have to retreat from my usual tasks to recover from heat assaults on my body. I cannot alter my situation. In order to be comfortable with my condition I have to remain beside you knowing you will comfort me. You will bring me peace and hope.

As I lay at your feet giving thanks for your many gifts, I realize every day is a day to rely on you regardless of the environment, challenges, or difficulties that come. Please forgive me when I forget.

Gracious and Compassionate God,
your mercies
are never ending.
Even when
I fail
to remember,
your mercy
finds me anyway.
Thank you,
thank you,
Loving God.

Love, Andrea