Friday, June 1, 2013

Dearest God,

The way opened.  I found it.  Evidence of yet another leading of God.

I am confident we were drawn to this property, this parcel of land where a living sanctuary waited to be uncovered.  Each step along the way you revealed what was to come next.  You led the way in the meandering of the spiritual path.

Today as I worked pulling weeds and roots, I found the entrance to the monastery without walls.  I knew it was in the woods somewhere; I just did not know where but as I began my work on clearing the area near the opening to the path, I saw a half-moon stand of ferns on one side.  As I raked leaves and cleared other debris, I discovered the same configuration on the opposite side.  It was then I realized the area was just wide enough for the narrow path.  I hooped and hollered thanking you for your guidance.

From the moment I began to lay the first stone for the path, I have been inspired and guided by you.  I have never taken on such a huge project before but I felt compelled to partner with you to make a way for others to come, to walk the pilgrim path, to clear the mind, and to meet your spirit.  How good you are!

Thank you,
Wondrous God,
for your love
and grace.
Thank you
for caring
about your children,
all of us.
Thank you
for making
a way
through the thicket
to find you.

Love, Andrea