Sunday, January 26, 2014

My dearest God,

In the bitter cold, howling winds, and deep snow you did your miraculous work.  Your spirit moved warming our hearts, our minds, and our spirits.  You refreshed us, restored some, revitalized others, and transformed at least one.

When we truly open ourselves to your mystical living presence, the whole of our being opens to a world deeper than the one where we normally live.  We see what we could not see before; we hear what we could not hear; we sense what we were numb to; we taste the sweetness of grace; we touch heaven's cord.

This weekend our retreat unfolded as planned.  Oh, it was not our plan.  Because of severe weather we had to change the venue at the last minute.  We had to find caterers to prepare food.  We had to tweak the schedule.  We had to drive home both nights.  We had to make changes but as we followed you, we found your spirit present waiting to serve us in the most beautiful way.

Thank you
for your leading,
Holy Spirit God;
thank you
for your gifts
and blessings.
We are
always surprised
by the ways
you come
to us.
Your surprises
are always wonderful
and we
are always grateful.
Our hearts
spill over
with joy.

Love, Andrea