Saturday, November 17, 2012

Dearest God,

You weave us together making an exquisite, beautiful tapestry.  You draw people together and imagine us as a unique and lovely fabric.  Then you begin your mystical work to create sacred art.  Who else could do this but you?

Today I was mindful of your handiwork as I sat in a church awaiting the wedding couple.  I thought of my dear friend whose only child was being married.  I reflected upon her life and how it was she showed up in our church one day.  A seminary student and young mother, she soon became a member of our covenant group. Before long little Maggie her daughter was coming to the church, standing by my desk pointing at her loose tooth.  I knew that meant only one thing.  I was to pull it.  Three times, three teeth, and four years later, they moved away but my friend remained close.  Even from one state away, she too was drawn back by your spiritual power to participate in the weaving you started many years ago.  Sometimes I wonder what the finished product will look like as we each one take our leave to heaven.

As we celebrated the marriage of Maggie and Jeff, I breathed a prayer of thanksgiving recognizing once again your mysterious ways, your generous grace, and your loving spirit.

Holy Father,
thank you
for your
living presence.
Thank you
for eyes
to see,
for ears
to hear,
and for
the ability
to recognize
your presence
in our midst.
Thank you,
Blessed God,
thank you.

Love, Andrea