Saturday, April 19, 2014

Dear God,

I've decided I need a Saturday between Good Friday and Easter.  On Good Friday I look humbly upon the cross of One whose love was greater than any I could ever muster for the sake of the world's people.  I imagine my own unworthiness and the grace it takes to make my life meaningful.  I cannot speak the sacred beauty Jesus is but in looking at my own imperfections I discover once again your majesty and glory in giving the world so great a gift.

On Saturday I reflect upon what gift I can give back.  Surrender is not enough.  Confession is not enough.  I too need to sacrifice in order to better understand the prize of my own salvation.  I think, I pray, I listen.  As I come to grips with the reality of Christ and the cross, I know I can't meet the risen Christ until my own hearts beats in the rhythm of eternity.

And so, I wait.

I bow down
before you,
Great Wonder of the Cosmos;
I give thanks
for including me
in your grace.

Love, Andrea