Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Dear God,

You mend broken hearts and crushed spirits.  You breathe your living presence into our lifeless forms.  You pour out your grace like a sudden refreshing spring shower.  You strengthen our weary souls.  You lead us to wells of living water.  You move us along the path of life once again.

Who has not been been hurt, disappointed, or despairing?  Have we not all experienced the pain of rejection, loss, or fear?  Lord, is there even one among us who has not been touched by these painful emotional experiences?

I have looked into the faces of some who have been touched by your tender loving care.  I have witnessed your compassion, your comfort, and your challenge at work.  I have seen what you are capable of doing in lives willing to trust in you.  I have gazed upon your transforming power in struggling human lives.  I have seen what you do to rid people of nasty habits, formidable foes, unhealthy thought patterns, and destructive ways.  I have seen you raise people up, giving them new life.

As I begin this day, I reflect upon your goodness, your mercy, and your wisdom and I remember why I live out of faith.

Good and Gracious God,
thank you
for memory
that pulls
us back
enabling us
to recall
your hand
upon our lives.
Thank you
for caring
so much.

Love, Andrea