Monday, February 4, 2013

Dear God,

I am convinced that courage is wrought from faith.  Where else could it come from? 

How many times have I observed an individual whose lives were in ruin take a step in courage?  How many times have I witnessed their power as the power of faith?  How many times have I seen strength rise up out of a hopeless, powerless person?  Many times.  I have heard them tell their stories of faith as the transforming power inside themselves.

So often, Lord, fear charges in to rob us of the divine power you give us.  Its sweaty tentacles wrap themselves around us squeezing the life right out of us.  Paralysis sets in and we are literally like stone, lifeless, cold, and immovable.  Only when we feel a surge of faith sparking within can the chains be broken.

I can only imagine that faith emerges out of love, your love for us and our love for you.  That kind of relational love can indeed move mountains of fear.  You make that happen again and again.

As I consider the countless times you allowed your love to move me to faith which led me to courage, I marvel.  My gratitude wells up and I can hardly take it all in.  I am profoundly thankful.

God of power and love,
thank you
for your gift
of love.
Thank you
for the bond
we share.
Thank you
for filling me
with joy
and thanksgiving.
Thank you
for you.

Love, Andrea