Thursday, February 28, 2013

Dear God,

As I sit here at my computer I anticipate the sun rising.  I anticipate the cold, crisp air hitting me in the face as I step out into the winter weather.  I anticipate enough air to breathe ten minutes from now.  I anticipate your living presence in today.

This morning as I pack up and head out to the monastery to lead a retreat, I anticipate your spirit power to be at work this weekend.  I do not know what you will do, with whom, or how you will do it, I just know you will do something with those who will gather to be close to you.  Each one comes to be inspired by your loving, gracious, holy spirit.  Every woman wants a brush of your presence these next 72 hours.

I anticipate the joy of working with you, opening doors to your spirit, and waiting for you to move.  My role is so teeny tiny, yet, you have chosen me for this work.  I am honored to step back and anticipate...you.

Who is
more powerful,
more gracious,
more loving,
more challenging
than you,
O Lord?
Who cares more?
Thank you
for the blessing
of anticipation,
that heart warming,
soul opening,
mind expanding,
peace giving experience
of faith.

Love, Andrea