Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Dear God,

While the person spoke, I made a decision to bolt, to withdraw from future situations, to protect myself, and to alleviate further suffering but then your voice told me it was not what I thought.  Instead it was about honoring another person's wishes.  As I opened my mouth to say what I had decided, other words came out. Because I realized I needed to honor someone rather than tear away, I recognized your living spirit at work. What could have further torn the family fabric became an opportunity to honor you, myself, my husband, and our family.

Being reactive in family situations never really feels good.  Rising up to hurt someone else as we have been hurt only establishes a pattern of conflict.  It never resolves anything; it only exacerbates the situation.  By taking the high road lined with faith you show us possibilities we could never imagine on our own.  You keep the soul clean from dark debris and your spirit moving without obstruction. You bless us by opening doors and windows into the sad places in our lives and you allow your spirit to touch those unhealed areas.  In doing so new ideas and chances for transformation for ourselves and our family come to the forefront of our mind.  Peace enters, comfort comes, and joy returns.

Most Merciful God,
thank you
for valuable lessons
in compassion.
Continue to
teach us
your ways.
Open our minds,
our hearts,
soul, and ears
so we
can fully attend
to your word
that comes
in difficult situations.
Bend us
in your direction,
I pray.

Love, Andrea