Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Dear God,

You are the light that leads us to the light. When we feel a sudden movement of faith, it is because your light has shined.  I say that today because I am remembering the countless times your light shined in my darkness.

My heart is weary because I have a troubled grandchild, a dear friend whose son is missing, my doctor who is dying with cancer, and some family members who are estranged from one another. I am close to some others who are struggling with some very difficult situations.  It feels like I am standing in the darkness and to some extent I am; however, I know the light still shines.

It is at such a time like this that I hearken back to the time of the Hebrews  when they too felt as if they were in darkness.  They thought you had abandoned them but they did not give up faith.  They intentionally recalled times of great spiritual movement when the light shined bright.  I too pause to bring to mind those times in my own life and there have been many.

And so as I walk the Advent path preparing my own heart to meet you once again, I remember the light and give thanks.

Holy Father,
thank you
for opportunities
to remember
your faithfulness.
Thank you
for time
to recall
your power
and its
healing work.
Thank you
for the chance
to bow low
and bring
to mind
your eternal love.

Always, Andrea