Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Dear God,

Every day I search for you, my Lord.  Early each morning I ready my antennae so I may discover you in my daily living.  Sometimes I do it in earnest, aware and intentional.  Other days I wander through the day doing my chores and suddenly I will find you in unexpected ways and places.

My heightened awareness comes from you.  Because my life's greatest goal is to be faithful to my part of the covenant with you, I want to live as a faith-filled human being.  When you piqued my awareness as a child, you made it possible for me to anticipate prized moments with you every day.  It may be in a moment in the rising of the sun.  It may be in the smile of a grandchild.  It may be in worship or through music.  It may be on a retreat when my heart is especially warm toward you.  Or it just may be in silence as you quiet my heart and my mind.

You do walk with us every day.  You call our name. You invite us in.  You offer creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems.  You sing to us when we are troubled. You challenge us when we get off track.  You love us in the midst of our distractions and cluttered lives.  You bring us grace and compassion.

When I look for you, I am never disappointed.

Loving God,
your tender mercies
are ever present.
You want us
to make
the journey
with you.
You want us
to live
in partnership
with you.
Thank you
for sights
and sounds
that lead us
to you.

Always, Andrea