Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Dear God,

Just around the corner, I found you just around the corner.  On this cold wintry day I drove a distance with virtually no snow on the road.  Everything was clear until I literally merged right onto another highway and instantly snow was wildly blowing from the north.  Snow was everywhere.  I could hardly believe it!

That started me thinking how life can look one way and then just around the corner it can be different.  As I move toward you, my perspective changes, my worldview alters, my ideas about life halts because everything looks different.  When my foundation begins to shake a little, I call out to you and the call begins to change me.

Because I love snow and lots of it, this morning's surprise was a true delight.  Unanticipated I began to pray giving thanks for the blanket of white, for uniquely-fashioned snowflakes, and for heavy gray skies with plenty more snow in them.  You drew me to you and filled me with joy.

Loving God,
full of surprises
and grace,
thank you
for the joy
of knowing you,
of anticipating
your presence
in beautiful ways.
Thank you
for your kindness,
your love,
and your goodness.
Thank you
for wondrous adventures
of faith.

Love, Andrea