Monday, May 28, 2012

Dearest God,

Being known and loved with all my gifts, my flaws, and sins past and present is perhaps life's best gift.  Today I welcomed three friends, my covenant group who has walked life's journey with me for nearly twenty five years.  They have come to share in retreat for a week.

As I greeted each one the light, your light they have shined on me during our wondrous time together.  As any of us lay in darkness, we have shared our light.  We have called one another to the light, to the bright, glorious light of faith.

For the next few days we will talk about the radiance that comes when we know you.  We will offer stories of light when you pointed us, directed us, and guided us to you.  But we will also share the sore dark places where we still find ourselves hurting.  Over the course of our time together we will gather at your feet and look up.

Merciful God,
you are
the light
of the world.
Thank you
for friends
of faith
who always
call me
to walk closer
with you.
I am grateful
for all
the times
they took me
to you.
I thank you
for their light.

Love, Andrea