Friday, November 4, 2011

Dear God,

From the angle I was sitting at, from the side I saw Christ on the cross. Arms outstretched, his whole midsection was vulnerable to assault. On the other hand he was completely open to you.

Although I do not fully understand the trinity, three persons in one, I do know openness to the forces and to the divine force at work in the world. I saw Jesus in a whole new way and tears filled my eyes as I pondered the revelation.

I am sure I have always known this truth; yet, I saw it anew, afresh, from a side view. I prayed, "O Lord, make me that vulnerable before you. Make me that open, fully open to you."

What would it take for me to completely thrust myself into your arms with complete abandon? What must I surrender in order to be completely trusting? How vulnerable shall I become?

Teach me
to be
wholly yours,
Gracious and Loving God.
Teach me
the way
of trust
and surrender.
Hold me
to your side.
Remind me
of the costs
of discipleship
and the benefits
of following you.

Love, Andrea