Monday, August 5, 2013

Dearest God,

Miracles come in small packages and big ones!  As we wait on you, as we pray, as we do what we know to do, as we trust in you, as we anticipate your nearness, we create an environment of readiness to meet you, to listen for your voice, and to hear your sweet mercy. Tonight I learned this all over again.

My daughter has been suffering with pain.  Tears in her neck and back have depleted her of energy, have left her in great pain, and has diminished her ability to rise up in the challenges presented to her.  All summer she has tried to keep going caring for her children, husband, and home.  But these last few weeks she has fallen prey to frustration, fear, and hopelessness.  A woman of great faith, she entered a black hole and has tried desperately to climb out with faith.  Tonight she reached the top and climbed out with victory on her lips.

She turned to the bible and found a great word of encouragement from Ezekiel. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" causing her to rethink the battle she has been facing.  Faith emerged breaking through the darkness that held her captive.  She called and shared with me her triumph just as I was falling to sleep.  Is there any better way to slip into sleep than a victory of faith???  I prayed with her on speaker phone so my teenage granddaughter could be included.  What a priceless moment of joy and witness!  How beautiful to be included in your great work, dear, dear God!

Great is
your name,
O Lord;
great is
your power!
Thank you
for touching
my child,
for opening
her heart
and mind,
for ministering
to her,
for giving her
insights and determination,
for courage,
strength, and hope.
Thank you
for faith
that opens doors...
W I D E!

Love, Andrea