Friday, September 9, 2011

Dear God,

On these early September days morning light seems to take a long time rising up. Fall is really in the air. The flowers are giving their last ragged hurrah. The trees are nearly ready to show off their splendid colors. It won't be long until Autumn will display her stuff.

As I watch one season giving way to the next, I realize I am about to start my own new season when I turn 65 this month. I receive Social Security and I just received my Medicare card. My insurance company has left me behind as the federal government now provides primary care. I will get all the senior discounts for food and other services. It is a new day for me.

Like any changing time you require me to take another look at my life, beliefs, attitudes, personality traits, behaviors, and personal mission. Am I on track with my life goals? Am I fulfilling your will for my life? Am I doing the good thing when life hits me with not so easy temptations?

This morning when day was barely breaking I prayed for your guidance realizing that I should never live one day without intentionally walking with you. I should not live on my own but rather rely on your power, grace, and love to not only see me through but keep me living your kind of life. When I do so, I will constantly be reminded that I live in your shadow carrying your name and light and have a responsibility to share all that you give me with the world. When light shines unexpectedly I will know to glorify your name. When a song breaks forth in the midst of difficulty I will personally know its source. When water gushes forth out of dry ground I will know to give thanks and live in joy.

Guide me,
O Great God,
to live
all my days
with you.
Let nothing
remove you
from my heart
and soul.
Keep me
moving forward.
Make me
your delight
as I express
my love
and desire
to serve you.
Let my color
be only yours.
Let my song
be your song.
Let my life
be a testimony
to your grace,
I pray.

Love, Andrea