Sunday, January 19, 2014

Dearest God,

You are the answer to human loss.  You comfort us.  You guide us.  You make space for us to grieve while filling us with your compassion.  You hold us until we are able to walk steady once again.  These beautiful actions provide us with hope.

As I reflect back upon my own personal losses of beloved family members, my breasts after breast cancer, my churches as I left behind members I loved, friends when I moved, and more, I see your face at each juncture.  I recall to mind how I did not face loss alone; you were very present with me.  Your love permeated the whole of my being.  Your mercy enlivened me giving me opportunities to learn, to grow, to stretch, to adjust, and to transform myself.

When I consider your spiritual direction at difficult times in my life, I recognize my need to give praise...again.

Faithful God,
the constancy
of your
living presence
spiritually grounds
my soul.
One more time
I acknowledge life
at the
sacred center.
I confess
my need
for you
and my joy
in my dependence.
Thank you,
Wondrous God,
thank you.

Love always, Andrea