Thursday, February 7, 2013

Dear God,

Your loving power can transform any life, any situation.  When I reflect upon changed lives, I remember you at the center of the alteration.  I recall the joy that filled the soul and spilled over.

On this 38th birthday of my youngest daughter I give thanks considering all the shifts you have made in her life.  So many chapters come to mind as I think about her struggles and her willingness and desire to overcome them.  I look at her faith and praise you for the way you took hold of her and she reached right back.  She has imparted faith to her children who see you as a loving power who helps, guides, forgives, challenges, and stretches.  What gifts have come because she trusts you.

Jill is one among many who have been touched by your love.  Just tonight as my husband and I sat near one another watching some television show (I will never be a fan of tv) I looked over at him, took his hand, smiled, and then remembered your goodness toward us at difficult pivotal moments in our lives.  You were the power that reshaped us when we sorely needed it.

As I look back I see several faces of those transformed by you, O Lord, and I give thanks.

Merciful God,
your spirit
touches us deeply.
Such love
we cannot know
any other way.
Thank you
for your compassion,
comfort, and
unconditional love.

Yours forever, Andrea