Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Dear God,

I watched for signs and wonders as I drove north to lead a retreat.  As the beautiful Christmas music played and I sang along, your spirit heightened my awareness preparing me to see your spirit.  It came as I witnessed a tall tree branch broken by snow and ice a few days before.  I knew at some point the branch would be severed and in time new growth would appear.  The moment I saw it you spoke to me of brokenness and healing.

When a part of the human spirit is ripped open and broken, you gently take hold of the broken part, remove the debris, and equip the body to begin the healing process.  With your help the healing begins and new life starts to emerge.

What mercy
you show us,
Gracious God.
When we
are broken,
we feel bereft,
lost and lonely.
We feel sure
our situation
is hopeless
but then
you come
to us
with good news.
Let me sing
our joy!

Love, Andrea