Sunday, April 21, 2013

Dearest God,

On this cold wintry day smack dab in the middle of springtime I sat in the back of an SUV with my daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter watching my grandson play softball.  It was my first time to hold the latest addition to our family.  Little CaliAnn looked up into my eyes as I sang Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves the Little Children, and Great is thy Faithfulness.  I whispered to her the tenets of faith and prayed with her. I wanted her to know you.

With so many people turning away from faith, I wanted to instill something that mattered in my small great grandchild.  Although much loved by her extended family, I know your love is greater still.  I know nothing can match your love.  I also know she will face difficulty in her life and there will be times when she will be afraid and stymied by life situations.  I wanted her to know there is a loving power beyond herself and yet as close as her breath.

Thank you
for precious moments
when faith
is alive
and at work.
Thank you
for love
that always
opens doors
to the future.
Thank you
for relationships
made possible
by your
loving hand.
Thank you,
O God,
for your gifts
and blessings.

Love, Andrea