Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Dearest God,

We carry your miracles inside us, don't we?  Even after long periods of time, we can bring them to mind and celebrate your mighty work in our lives.

Recently, I went back about five years and read some of my letters to you.  I walked down memory lane counting my blessings along the way.  Some of those pilgrim walks were difficult but walking with you eased my way.  Some were rare sights of your living presence particularly as I went on my prized Journey with God journey as part of my clergy renewal grant.  Ah, my, what beautiful things you did on that pilgrimage. Some were true, wondrous miracles where unexpectedly you came to me revealing truths that knocked me off my feet.  You brought healing, help, and guidance but also correction, grace, and new opportunities to begin again.  Reading my letters to you reminded me of your goodness to me and gave me the chance to pray and give thanks.

You are kind
and gracious,
Loving God.
There is
no end
to your compassion.
You reach out
to us
and give us
an awareness
of your
living spirit
at work
in our midst.
You invite us
to tarry
a while,
to talk
and listen,
and to engage
in spirit work
with you.
What a
mighty God
you are,
so generous,
so good.
Thank you.

Love, Andrea