Friday, March 2, 2012

Dear God,

When our hearts are open to you, we give way for miracles to happen. Sometimes the only way change can come is through a miraculous intervention.  I know because I can at times have a stubborn heart, one that does not trust easily; therefore, if transformation is to occur, it seems it will only happen when you open the door to my heart from the outside.

Tonight at a sectional ballgame, I realized this truth once again.  Suffering from a hardened heart many years ago, I felt as if I had to be on guard all the time to protect myself from more hurt.  With several locks to assure my safety, I locked my heart's door from the inside.  Yet, a gentle breeze blew and my door opened as my heart was softened, the locks falling away.  You came in, shined your light, and let your love flow.  That was the beginning of the miracle.

As relationships have been reestablished in a much healthier, more meaningful, and loving way, I have reaped numerous benefits as I allowed your miracle work to change me.  Although I was not the only one to be transformed, it started with me.  Perhaps I had the most need for alteration. 

As I reflect back upon my life, I see the ways you have opened my heart to a newness of life and I am so very grateful.

Good and Gracious God,
thank you
for reminding me
of your
generous and
loving handiwork.
I thank you
for faith
that is pliable,
willing to grow,
and be strengthened.
Thank you
for grace
that forgives,
renews, and reconciles.

Love, Andrea