Sunday, December 9, 2012

Dear God,

Today I received a crushing blow, one that I did not expect.  I simply did not see it coming.  Yet, it came to me unannounced.  I was so pained.  At times I felt I could not breathe because the sobs took so much space.

But you came to me as you always do.  You came in a whisper, an embrace, and good news from another part of the country.  You reminded me of the valleys that are next to the mountains.  We can't stay on the mountains forever, you said.  The drop was a long one.  Yet cradled in your arms I found peace.

Gracious God,
your love
is eternal.
No matter
what happens
in this life,
you are
the one constant.
Thank you
for your presence
that always cushions
our pain.

Love, Andrea