Sunday, January 15, 2012

Dear God,

If faith is a power for good in the world, then how does one connect themself to the source and live a dynamic faith-filled life?    How is a loving faith transmitted into the world that motivates and inspires change and transformation?  How does a single person make a difference?

I want my life to make a difference.  I want to leave a mark on the lives of those around me.  I want to assist others to discover the wonder of faith in God, in Christ, in a power to live life spiritually, meaningfully, and joyfully.  I do not want to bring glory to my name or to myself but rather I want to point others to you as the source of my own faith and joy.

I am 65 years old.  I do not have another 65 years in this body; therefore, how do I offer myself as a member of your loving family to the world around me?  How do I love others in order to serve you well?  How can I draw people to your side?

Make me
an instrument
of your love
in the world,
O God;
make me
a witness
of faith.
Let me
live life intentionally,
purposefully giving myself
to you
as I
offer myself
to others
in peace,
hope, and joy,
I pray.

Love, Andrea