Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Dear God,

Your surprises are a wonder to me.  When we live life paying attention to your spirit in our midst, we are enabled to claim your surprises as gifts and blessings.

The Polar Vortex, that arctic cold air described as a dangerous weather condition, opened the door for one of your many surprises.  Our friends from Maine who came to visit for just two days had to extend their time with us because of airline cancellations.  So we played games, watched movies, ate good food, and laughed like hyenas.  We had a most wonderful time together.

My favorite time came in the early morning when I stepped out of the bathroom and found my friend sitting on the couch gazing upon our lighted Christmas tree.  In the quiet I sat down and in whispers so as not to awaken our husbands we talked about the wonders of your love.  I asked if we could pray together and she told me she would be thrilled to do so.  We took hold of a hand and we prayed giving thanks for our time together, the beautiful snow, the lighted tree, our families, the church, and faith. As we breathed our amen, we recognized your living presence and rejoiced.

Holy God,
giver of many surprises,
thank you
for the gift
of Beryl
and Jerry.
Thank you
for their
beautiful faith.
Thank you
for the
many ways
they live out
their lives
as a testimony
to your goodness
in the world.
Thank you
for their friendship.
Thank you
for your light
that shines
making us aware
of your
living spirit.

Always, Andrea