Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Dear God,

What happens when music wafts its sounds into the human soul?  How does it stir the human heart, making it weep with joy?

It is no secret:  I have wanted to draw close to you this Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.  I have wanted to experience the deepest emotions with you. I have wanted to subject my soul to the influence of your Holy Spirit presence.  I have wanted to understand better the gospel message of Christmas.  I have wanted my faith to increase, my love to grow, and my witness to be more authentic.  I have wanted more of you in my life.

As a result I have attended several events where music offered everything I have wanted.  I have allowed the Hallelujah Chorus to call me to attention.  I have listened intently to Gruber's Silent Night, opening my own heart to the silence of love.  I have danced with grandchildren to the sounds of Jingle Bell Rock.  I have permitted my mind to consider the work of your hands in Mary, Did You Know?  In the confines of my own home I have quieted myself to hear I Believe and the sounds of Christmas Tranquility.  Daily I turn on music that lifts me to high places where you are easily found.  I have traveled the road to you through music this glorious season and I have not been disappointed once.  In fact my whole person is prepped for Christmas Eve worship where I may offer myself once again to the baby in the manger, the Christ on the cross, and the spirit of the Living God.  I am ready, my Redeemer; I am ready for Christmas!

Holy God,
Lover of My Soul,
I am
so grateful
for eternity's love
that can
be found
through music.
I am full
to overflowing.
How I love you!

As always, Andrea