Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Dearest God,

When I woke up this morning to stormy weather, I went into our writing room to write my letter to you but nothing worked.  The outlets were dead.  Although I tried to rejuvenate the electrical sockets by flipping the switch box in the utility room, nothing worked.  So I unplugged the computer and printer and carried them into the kitchen where I plugged them in to a live socket and everything came on.

It was yet another lesson in faith.  When I am plugged into the source of my faith, I have power and energy.  When I do not, I am dead, lifeless.

How often have I failed to plug into eternity's power?  How many times have I complained because I couldn't get going?  How frequently have I blamed others around me for my own lack of spiritual "get up and go?"

This morning was a good reminder for me.  I must begin each day by an intentional act of aligning myself with you through obedience, prayer, surrender, and will.  I need to acknowledge that my human life is of little real value if I am not connected to you.  But when I do link myself to you, nearly anything is possible!

Great Eternal Power Source,
you are God;
there is none
like you.
Remind me
to be diligent,
to plug in
and stay
plugged in
to your
mighty power
and wondrous love,
I pray.

Love, Andrea