Thursday, January 16, 2014

My dearest God,

Early yesterday morning as I listened to beautiful Christmas music while driving to the monastery, I felt like Mary after her visit with the angel Gabriel, like the shepherd after the angel spoke about the birth of a savior, and like the wise man who followed the star and knelt before a manger.  I was so full of your light that it spilled over.  In the monastery chapel we sang the psalms, prayed the prayers, and waited in silence for your word to inspire each heart.  I felt so much joy from the light that I was truly overwhelmed with the your glory.

Later with my covenant group when I shared my experience of your light in my life the last few weeks, I spilled over with gratitude, gratitude for so many blessings, so much insight,and so much grace.  Although there have been three instances of painful realizations that have significantly impacted my life the last several weeks, I discovered the power of faith to overcome, to trust, to learn, and to lead me.  Even though I am on a journey where I do not know my destination and I know I will be making changes, I realize once again who is leading me and the knowledge and experience of your living presence gives me so much joy.

Wondrous God,
thank you
for all
your gifts.
Thank you
for your
mighty power
that enables me
to follow,
to learn,
and to change.
Thank you
for faith
that gives me
everything I need.

Love, Andrea