Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Dear God,

He came downstairs and shared the phone conversation with me.  An old tape began playing inside my head and I was hurt, deeply hurt.  Then I was angry.  I said something negative but then a rush of spirit wind blew across me.  I stepped into the kitchen, put my arms securely around my husband who was just as upset, and I prayed for your will to be done.

There are some triggers that cause big reactions within us.  They bring up hurtful memories and cause us to live another story, an old story still unresolved.  Yet, when we look through another lens we can readily see the challenge before us, one that can shift our thinking, remake our insides, and give us opportunity to rise up to your will for our lives.

Although I felt the surge to react earlier, to defend and protect myself again, I realized your call was stronger yet and filled with loving compassion.  The chance to make a faith-filled witness is always an inspiring story, one that brings hope, wisdom, courage, and strength and it is always filled with you.

Thank you,
Wondrous God,
for gifts
beyond measure.
Thank you
for transforming moments
where you do
your best work.
Thank you
for faith
that gives us
power beyond
our pain.

Love always, Andrea