Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Dear God,

Fear, worry, and anxiety do not allow us to practice our faith when we are encircled by our troubles. Negative responses to life's issues drag us down limiting our ability to rise up, grow, and increase our faith.  When we sulk believing life is hopeless, faith weakens and we feel helpless.  However, allowing ourselves to step in the center of God can strengthen us for the days ahead.

I have an issue about which I am concerned.  I am tempted to let it consume me because it is concerns a family member, someone I love much.  Yet, faith whispers to me giving me an opportunity to trust, to let go of the need, and to just be present, continuing to love and support, knowing you are big enough to not only care for the person but also to help, guide, and teach.

Life issues always give us a chance to learn life lessons.  May it be so!

Teach me
to trust you,
O God.
Show me
the way
to release
my concern
into your hand.
You are
the great teacher,
the wonderful comforter,
and a wondrous caregiver.
I lift up
my loved one
to you
knowing you
can do
what I cannot.
Help me
trust you,
Merciful God.

Love, Andrea