Sunday, December 30, 2012

Dear God,

As I typed in the date, I realized this year was at an end.  As I swiftly moved backward to reflect upon the year at a glance, one thing was crystal clear. All year long your living presence has been as close as my breath.  You have been faithful to me.  You have allowed me to walk the pilgrim journey with you.  You have blessed me, given me healing and good health, laughter and joy, and peace and hope.  In those instances where I resisted your care and your challenge, you still remained the great God that you are.  Your love was always there.

When I did a quick inventory on myself, I must confess that I was not totally faithful to my commitment to stay close to you, to follow your will, to love always, to forgive, and to be charitable.  At times I failed to do as asked.  I forfeited opportunities to grow my faith, to serve others, to reach out, and to love unconditionally.  I did not always observe the principles of Christian living.  I am sorry.

Yet, if I have learned anything, it is you are the God of second chances.  Your love scoops us up, receives our repentance, and sets before us a vision of what we can be, what we can do to fulfill our purpose on this earth, and what ways we can celebrate your many gifts to us.  How grateful I am to be included in your family!

Majesty,
I bow low
before you
in thanksgiving
and praise.
I give thanks
for the
extraordinary love
you give
to all
your children.
You have
my devotion,
my love,
and my gratitude.

Love, Andrea