Friday, August 30, 2013

Dearest God,

You are the source of our joy!  As we trust you, take your hand, and follow, our hearts are put at rest.  That alone is cause for celebration.

Today we learned answers regarding secondary health problems for my husband, those that had prohibited him from having major surgery.  Although they will be ongoing problems, with a great doctor, tests results, and a treatment plan, we were told we can move forward toward much needed surgery.

Feeling joyful l as I watched the news at the end of the day in my heart I wondered just how much we could celebrate when children are dying in the world.  Pictures of children dead of chemical weapons dashed the fullness of our joy.  I paused and prayed.  Children are children and worthy of love. All the world's children should be covered in joy.

O God,
thank you
for the fountain
of joy
and for
a sensitive awareness
to brothers
and sisters
around the world.
Keep us all
on our knees
in prayer
for each other,
for every nation
and every leader.
Teach us
the ways
of peace
so we
may all
celebrate joy together.

Love, Andrea