Saturday, January 18, 2014

My dearest God,

I do not understand why some people are blessed with so much and so many are seemingly blessed with so little.  As I spend time with my grandchildren laughing, playing, teasing, experiencing so much love, on occasion I will think of others whose children and grandchildren are estranged from them.  I think of people who desperately want children and grandchildren but have none.  I think of the injustices in this world and all I know to do is pray.

How do we balance the world with love, justice, grace, peace, hope, and joy?  How do we each participate in your plan for peace?  I guess I am so drawn to the Christmas message because the angels speak of peace for all.  I want that for all people.  I want each person to close their eyes at night, feel your sweet peace come over them, and then fall to sleep unafraid, without worry, and surrounded by love from you and others. I know this is what you want for all your children.  I want all people to awaken to a healthy hunger and know there is food close by for them.  Simple basics for each and all.

Show us
the way
to truly care
for one another,
Lord.
Aid us
in lifting up
the sorrowing,
the hungry,
the forgotten,
the neglected,
the lonely,
the abused,
and the sick
and the dying.
Give us hearts
like yours
so we
may feed
one another
from your cup
of joy.

Love, Andrea