Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Dear God,

You do care about the desires of our heart, don't you?  When we wish for something that is close to your heart,   you work to give it to us.

If it is true that we need to seek you first and all else comes following, then when we align ourselves with you, our desires naturally become your desires.  Because a relationship with you is uppermost in our minds, our leanings will always be toward you.

Each morning as I awaken gratitude fills my mind.  I feel grateful for blessings all around me, a good night's rest, my husband lying beside me, my comfortable bed, my relationships, springtime in Indiana, a song in my heart.  I recognize that even the breath I breathe is a gift and I want to give thanks.

As I learn to give more and more of myself to you, the more love I find, the more my faith makes a difference, the more courage I build, the more appreciation for gifts I have, and the more compassion I have for those around me.  Although I have many desires in my heart, when I draw closer to you, the more I desire to want what you want.  And I am grateful.

Loving God,
help me
surrender my will
to yours.
Shape my desires
to yours
for if
I want
what you want,
then we
will be
one together.
Keep gratitude
on my lips.
Let me
never forget
to say
thank you
again and again
and again.

Love, Andrea