Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Dearest God,

Last night's prayer was perhaps one of the most meaningful prayers I have ever prayed with my husband.  As I sorted through the year lifting up your many mercies, miracles, and meaningful encounters, I felt such gratitude as scene after scene presented itself to me.  You revealed your work in our lives and the lives of many around us. What a privilege it was to walk with you in 2012, to experience your life-saving care, and to both receive and give away your love.

I realized once again how valuable it is to do a spiritual inventory, to take a look at your steady inspiration, to   assess the ways you have touched our lives, and to consider what it is you want from us in the future.  Recounting your blessings helped us be aware of just how often you come into our lives bringing every resource you have.  Because you blessed us so much, I sensed our need to draw closer in this new year, to walk the line of faith every time not just when it is convenient, and to give more to others.

Generous God,
you are
a most
wondrous God;
you fill us
with light
and love
and faith.
Your gifts
are so many.
They are like
the grains
of sand.
In this
brand new year
help us
more meaningfully
live out
your purpose
in our lives.
Daily remind us
to tend
to your
spirit's movement.
Show us
the way home
when we
are lost
so we
can quickly
reverse our direction.
Then give us
a desire
to love
and serve
you more.

Gratefully, Andrea