Sunday, May 6, 2012

Dear God,

A tiny brown bird hopped along my bedroom window sill.  She looked from side to side, pecked the glass, and then hopped up trying to fly inside. As I lay in bed, I watched her try and try again.  Finally I quietly stepped over to the window and told her it was no use. She flew away.

I believe that's what you do when we keep trying to do something that will harm us.  I think you allow us to explore but at some point you tell us the activity, the adventure will hurt us.  At that moment we either decide to wave you off and continue doing whatever gives us pleasure or we recognize the potential problem and we turn away.

If only life was that simple!  If only we would take your cues when we are moving toward trouble!  I truly believe you not only care for us but you also work with each one of us in our daily lives.  We can stop, look, and listen anytime because you do speak to us.  You direct and help us when we are attentive to your many acts of kindness.  No one cares for us like you!

Loving God,
Tender of Souls,
thank you
for your
guiding hand
in our lives.
Thank you
for willing us
to follow you.
Teach us
to pay attention
and to recognize
danger signals
when they appear.
Make us yours,
Lover of Our Souls.

Love, Andrea