Thursday, April 3, 2014

Dear God,

When we stand in your way, little changes in our lives.  In fact our situations can worsen.  However, when we stand aside and make way for your spirit to work, transformation is not only possible but probable.

When we get riled up by small injustices or large, we feel a rise in our need to defend ourselves.  We want to strike back in some way to bring balance.  We want to withdraw and pull back.  Yet, often you have a different plan.  Amazingly, your plan works every time.

Right now I am in a time of needing to stand down, step aside, and allow you to do your work your way. Where you took charge of me initially I lived your plan and then you asked me to permit you to do the rest.  I am beginning to see good signs of your good work and I am grateful.

Help me
see your light
every time,
O God,
and if
you need me
to remain
in darkness
until your light
can shine,
then let me
be willing
to stay there.
Remind me
of your
divine plan.
Make me patient
for its fulfillment,
I pray.

Love, Andrea