Friday, April 18, 2014

Dear God,

As we sang the songs of the cross, I didn't pick up my hymnal because I knew them by heart.  You placed them inside my soul so they would always be part of my faith.  My eyes went to the wooden cross and I felt myself meld into the crossbar.

What a privilege it is to join others for worship during Holy Week!  What is Easter without Holy Thursday and Good Friday?  Why would I ever want to skip these two moments of remembrance?  Why would I not want to focus my attention, time, energy, and love on Jesus and the church you love so much?

You are a blessing to me, dear God.  My life is rich with faith because of you.  You are my first love and always will be.

Thank you
for Holy Week
and all
the services
that remind us
of you.
Thank you
for the gift
of faith
and surrender
and hope.
May you
be blessed
by our faith,
dear Christ.

Love, Andrea