Sunday, October 2, 2011

Dear God,

What is the value of a miracle? Is it only good for the person who receives it or does it continue to have value as it is shared with others? Can a miracle for one inspire a miracle in another?

I don't know how miracles come about. Is it by prayer or divine intervention or wishful thinking? Do miracles come because a person is more worthy or less worthy than another? What is the responsibility of the recipient of a miracle?

I shared one of my miracles with a friend today. I watched with great interest as faith stirred in her. Hungry for her own miracle, it seemed so right to share my own story or should I say your story in me with her.

Can one miracle renew not only the recipient but also others? As I have given witness to what you have done in my life particularly on that October day two years ago, I have observed others receiving great benefit like courage and the willing ability to risk. I have seen restored trust and faith take root and grow like yeast in newly prepared dough. I have detected a desire and aptitude for surrender in order to gain new life and I have to tell you it boggles my mind and causes a surge of faith-filled joy within me. If this is what faith is all about, then I want to be a carrier of miracles that transforms human lives.

Glorious God,
full of love
and grace,
my heart beats
only for you
this morning
because I revel
in eternity's story
touching another life.
You are God;
there is
no other!
My well
of joy overflows.
I am filled
with gratitude.

Love, Andrea