Sunday, November 17, 2013

Dear God,

You are most gracious, kind, and loving.  You are God over us all.  You are worthy of our deep devotion, respect, faith, love, and praise.

When I speak more of myself and less of you, I fail to fully live in faith.  My sights are driven low instead of high.  I suck in praise for myself and forget to offer up the whole of my devotion.  Please forgive me.

As I consider your ways, your hospitality and grace, your mercy and challenge, I realize it is only with these I have a chance at a faith-filled life.  You give me opportunity to drink from your cup of joy.  You build me up when I fall down.  You speak softly when I cry out.  You lift me up, raise my eyes to the heavens, and you breathe new life into me.  Without you I am a shell, empty, lost, and without direction.  With you I stand in faith, hopeful, and at peace.

You are God;
there is none
like you.
Thank you,
Blessed Father,
for reminding me
to rise high,
to look
into your face,
and to hear
your voice.
Quiet my
own voice
so I may
better hear yours.
Speak and
I will listen.

Love, Andrea