Monday, April 8, 2013

Dear God,

I took a journey of creation today as I drove through three states to spend time with my sister.  I gazed at the green and purple fields in Kentucky and thought how wonderful you are to bring death out of life. Just weeks ago I am sure those same locations were brown and dead; yet, under the surface life was stirring.  So like you.

As I caught sight of my sister, I felt glad to share the same family with her.  I realized how valuable family is and why it is important to stay connected.  I thought how meaningful it is that you stay connected to us.  Although we may have our squabbles and disagreements, you never let go, the most precious gift of all.

Our family has not always been easy for you and us as well.  Some are quick to let go, to break the chain and what sometimes seems like death eventually stirs new life in us as well.  Human fields in need of rebirth and you give it.  I'm so very grateful.

Stir in us,
O Lord,
remove winter debris
from our souls,
I pray.
Give us life
once again.
Remind us
you are
the source
of life
and oh,
how we
need you.
Thank you
for beauty
that comes
as we surrender
unto you.
My heart
is full.

Love, Andrea