Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Dear God,

One of the most beautiful events in all the world is the birth of hope.  When despair takes over a human life, the soul begins to wither.  All power is lost.  Pain and sorrow is the air breathed.  Everything looks bleak.  Darkness slithers into the light strangling the hopeless.

But hope, ahh!  Hope is the resurgence of strength.  Life rises out of death.  The air clears bringing with it the sweetness of grace.  The light takes on the darkness breaking into every corner where despair harbors.  The windows of the soul are opened and the dark debris rises and flies out the window.  Faith is borne and life is rich and full of opportunity.

Over the last few days I watched the rebirth of hope in a friend.  She had every reason to be afraid, uncertain with her physical health condition; however, she needed a booster shot of faith.  She got it in a very big way.  You revealed so much in so short a time.  Your mercy dripped from her chin as she proclaimed the joy of hope in you.

Your tender care
amazes and
wows us
every time.
We are astounded
by your love
that manifests itself
in so
many ways.
We are
ever so thankful,
Merciful and Compassionate God.

Love, Andrea