Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Dear God,

Doing hard things is always challenging but when we do them for you our burden is made easier.  Obstacles seem to remove themselves when you are there to push them aside.  Somehow we find more energy to do the task because we recognize we are not alone.

How many times have you asked me to pray for someone who injured my soul for one reason or another, family members in squabbles?  How many times have you asked me to forgive others, even myself?  How many times have you asked me to take the first step toward resolution, reconciliation, and restoration?  So many times.

At first your request seems unreasonable.  It seems you have not understood my plight.  Without delay you ask me again and I begin to squawk trying to explain the injustice.  But then you ask me a third time and I realize it is not you who is unreasonable but I myself.

Again and again you show me a better way.  When finally I relent usually in disappointment in myself, I find your caring hand upon my shoulder.  Only then as we work together to tackle the problem do I realize how easy life is when I trust in you.

Your compassion
overwhelms me,
Lord;
for I
am a
stubborn,
recalcitrant child.
I focus first
upon my
own want
and I
am blinded
to the issues
of others.
I forget
your loving power
and ability
to see
beyond my
human capabilities.
Teach me,
humble me,
make me ready
for the
next lesson,
I pray.

Love, Andrea