Saturday, July 28, 2012

Dearest God,

The wonders of your healing power continue to inspire and touch me in ways too deep to imagine.  What I think is far from opportunity for a reuniting of spirits so long ago severed is upended when easily your spirit love brings people together.  Such is the case in our home.

Two older grandchildren returned for a visit, a beautiful visit, one long hoped for and prayed for.  Arriving  in the wee hours of the morning, I did not greet them for I was weary and sleeping well.  When the later morn unfolded and they came down the steps, we found each other in the entryway with smiles on our faces.  As we warmly embraced one another, the absent years collapsed blending together the last time and the new first time.  I sensed the breath of your living presence among us.

But it was the evening hours when grace revealed itself.  We sat down, the three of us, and we talked openly and honestly.  We shared with one another as adults as the years had matured them into a young man and woman.  The light of faith shined upon us as I spoke of your miraculous work in my life just three years ago,  the great vision where you came to me first as the darkness and then as the light.  As we spoke of past painful things, hope was born and a new life for us began.

Holy Spirit,
power of
the universe,
your mercy
captures us,
revealing a love
so deep
and wide.
We discover
once again
the majesty
of your greatness
and we
are brought
to our knees
in joy
and thanksgiving.
Today your compassion
was evident
and your
tender care revealed.
What can
I offer you,
my Lord,
for such
wonderful gifts?

Love always, Andrea