Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Dear God,

When I open myself and really listen for your voice, I am amazed at what you bring.  This morning as I awakened you brought to me "used up things."  I knew what you meant.  Used things get thrown out when they lose their usefulness.

Sometimes, O Lord, we feel used up, like when we've given all we have and there is nothing useful left in us. I have felt that way.  In those moments I looked at my life and thought:  "I have nothing left to give."  Not only that I felt like there was nothing I had that anyone would want.  I felt I had no value.

I learned along the way that there is no better time to meet you than at moments when I am at my lowest.  My uselessness takes me to your feet.  Washed up, worn out, and lifeless I lay there.  With nothing to distract me, I hear your voice plain as day.  "Beloved, you are mine."  At that intersection of time new life begins to stir in my soul and I am reminded that with you there is always potential for a new beginning.  Used up things find new usefulness when in the hands of their creator.

Keep me quiet
so I
may always
listen for
your voice.
Teach me
life lessons
that draw me
back to you
every time.
Coddle me
in your arms
so I
may draw
in more love
to share
with others,
I pray.

Love, Andrea