Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Dear God,

Ash Wednesday, a time of reckoning.  Today I cannot fool myself into thinking I am sort of a god to be admired, appreciated, and affirmed.  On this day I have to acknowledge my own humanity.  I truly am dust and to dust I shall return.

Today I begin anew the journey toward the cross where my humanity will intersect with your divinity.  I will confess my dependence upon you and your wondrous gift of grace that allows me once again the privilege of joining you on the road of faith, not because I am worthy but because I long to be near you.  During these forty days if I remain on the pilgrimage I will discover my own flaws and imperfections.  I will recognize my sin and my inability to save myself.  I will learn where my resistance is greatest and how your love will shine on my darkness.  I will meet the truth in myself.

Perhaps on this day I will be the closest I am all year because I will witness my need for you more readily.

Thank you,
O God,
for the invitation
to an
honest conversation
about faith.
Lead the way,
guide me,
and show me
the way
to the cross
so I
may view
the great gift
of your mercy.
Teach me
the lesson
of humility,
I pray.

Love, Andrea