Saturday, December 17, 2011

Dear God,

What was it like the first time Jesus shared the Lord's Prayer with his disciples? Once they learned it did they feel they had a part of him inside themselves? How and when did they teach it to others?

I am always brought to the edge of faith when I utter the prayer. Whether in church, at the monastery, or listening to it musically, I feel drawn to you. "Our father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done."

I have experienced your kingdom come on earth. Every time a life is transformed by grace, when faith arises where fear dominated, and when a decision is made to leave behind unforgiving spirits, I know your kingdom has come on earth as it is in heaven.

When I trust you to move me through a difficult situation, I know your kingdom is being made manifest in this world. I know that your power is helping me overcome the power cheating me out of a meaningful life. Every temptation dissolves when I take your hand and step away knowing your grace can assist me in relinquishing anything that holds me back from the existence you have designed for me.

As I write daily I am mindful, keenly aware that your presence is evident every day. All I have to do is tune myself into the channel of your great love and I can see for myself what you are doing in your creation.

I don't have
to ask you
to come,
Gracious God;
you are
already here
waiting and
wanting me
to turn
to you.
Let your
glory shine
all over
the world,
O God,
draw us
to your side
in awe
and wonder,
in belief
and obedience,
I pray.

Love, Andrea