Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Dear God,

So often you teach me life lessons.  I grumble about the time it takes me to brush my teeth so I am always looking for something to do during that time.  So silly, so very silly.  Today when I was thinking about the time it takes you told me to use that time to pray.  So I did.  I prayed for people affected by the severe weather, people exposed by homelessness, people going to work, people who plow the streets and then I prayed for other people faced with all kinds of severe conditions.

I realize I need to pray more often.  Generally, I pray throughout the day for this, that, and the other.  If I hear about a tragedy, I pray.  When I hear a siren, I pray not only for the person who needs attention but also those who will assist them.  When I think of family members or friends or even strangers who have fallen on hard times, I pray.  I pray for my family and the world every morning and every night but I never thought of the time spent brushing my teeth.  What a excellent time to pray!

Thank you,
O Lord,
for teaching me
lessons of faith.
Thank you
for reminding me
to pray,
to think
of others
in need,
and to
show love
where I can.
Thank you.

Love, Andrea