Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Dear God,

How does music waft into our soul?  How does it do its magic on us?

I returned to the church choir after many months.  After greeting old friends, we began to sing.  At first I felt unsure whether I would be able to sing Sunday's song but then the mystery of love settled down inside me and the music and I became one.  How did it happen?  Was it the lyrics, the tune, the melody, what?

"Give thanks and sing praise", we offered as we continued to rehearse the song.  It was then I realized that faith is the means by which the music moves inside us.  It is faith that hearkens us to the ever-deepening relationship with you.  It is faith that warms our soul, opening it to greater levels of grace and hope and trust and love.  It connects us with you, yet another beautiful opportunity to meet you in the celebration of life.

You are good
and so full
of mercy,
Gracious God.
You tend
to our souls
much like
a faithful gardener
tends her garden.
Thank you
for the gifts,
the surprises,
the blessings,
and the challenges.

Love, Andrea