Thursday, October 11, 2012

Dearest God,

You make time roll by.  One day unfolds and then another.  Before long a week is gone and then a month.

Tonight my 12-year-old granddaughter Gabrielle sang in a choir concert at school.  She had straightened her hair, put on makeup, and stood among the other choir members.  When I waved she turned her head too embarrassed to run wildly into my arms like she did when she was younger.  She is changing from a little girl to an adolescent.

As I watch my grandchildren grow up, I wonder how they will develop in faith.  I wonder how they will answer your call, listen for your word, and follow your plan for their lives.  I wonder how they will handle the difficult decisions that will surely need to be made.  I wonder who they will become.

And so, O Lord, I pray for them.  I pray they will feel the gentle breeze of your spirit.  I pray they will be attentive to matters of the spirit.  I pray they will answer your holy call.

Gracious Loving God,
thank you
for the attention
you give
to every one
of your children.
Thank you
for my grandchildren
in particular.
Bless them
with faith,
I pray.

Love, Andrea