Friday, January 27, 2012

Dear God,

It's all about trust, isn't it?  Trust can give me help, guidance, challenge, insight, hope, faith, wisdom, discernment, grace, and even love.  The more I trust, the more I am able to live a meaningful, valuable, productive life.  Trusting you changes everything.

When I reflect upon my 65 years of life, I can see times when I failed to trust.  I pushed you aside for a fist full of fool's gold.  I turned foolish to be sure as I followed my own desires.  I hurt and disappointed myself.  I gave up so much time and energy by following illusions rather than asking you for visions that lead somewhere.

But my memories also gave me joy as I remembered moments when I trusted utterly in you.  I did not count the cost nor the impossibilities that appeared, I just listened and followed.  The jewels that awaited me were intangible but oh, how they satisfied my longing soul.  So many blessings were mine because I trusted you to lead me.  So many blessings are mine as I trust each day to you.

The richest blessings
in life
come from you,
Great and Wondrous God.
No amount
of worldly riches
can compare
to your
loving offerings.
Remind daily
to trust
and follow.
At day's end
let me
praise you
for your goodness.

Love, Andrea