Saturday, May 5, 2012

Dear God,

In all things.  In all things you want us to trust you.  In all things.

You have persuaded me to believe in all things you want us to trust you, to bring our very lives to you again and again no matter the situation or condition.  You have shown me the benefits of trusting you in all things, in our decision making, our building of character, our questions, fears, concerns, and dilemmas.  You want us to trust you in all things because trust leads to faith and faith leads to hope and hope leads to courage and courage leads to trust.

I can remember countless times you sought me out and called me to trust you.  In my fragile condition, you told me if I trusted you, you would lead me to calm waters and you did.  Each time when I was afraid I took your hand not knowing where I would wind up except in your arms.  As I trusted you more and more, I began to trust myself more and others too.  You revealed how trust in you, in me, and others can renew, reshape, and restore the human soul.

Miracle God,
for the price
of trust,
you give peace.
You reach out,
touch, and inspire.
You help
and guide us
to living water,
and heavenly manna.
As we
trust you,
fear dissipates,
hope returns,
and courage emerges.
Who can offer more?

Love, Andrea