Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Dear God,

This morning as I was feeling the sadness of many around me, I decided to run a couple of errands.  In the car I turned on the radio and the song was already playing.  "Fall on your knees!  O hear the angel voices!  O night divine, O night that Christ was born.  O night, O holy night, O night divine. O night divine."

How often you speak through music reminding me of your living presence. As I went through my day, I tried to listen for your voice because I wanted to find a respite from the sadness.  I wanted to rely on you, trusting you to give me more power to pray, to release those I love so much but can do little for, and to count my blessings that are so many.

By the end of the day I heard you speak again.  "Stand up and feel the Holy Spirit.  Find the power of your faith."  Andrea Borcelli sang.  I realized that the power of your spirit is enough to help me and to help all those who struggle in life.  What a gift to trust in your power to help us overcome.

Thank you,
Gracious God,
for loving grace
that lifts,
holds and embraces.
Thank you
for teaching me
to lean
on you,
to surrender problems
I cannot solve.
Show me
the way
to peace
as I
walk the
frightening path
with loved ones.

Love, Andrea