Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Dearest God,

I believe I shall simply fail you in the end.  I think I am not fully able to accomplish your plan for my life, for I continue to fall prey to obstacles that call for obedience and faithfulness and I fail to do your full will.

The spiritual journey is the most important journey for my life.  When I awaken to the new day, I am called to live spiritual disciplines that keep me focused on what is most important.  In doing so I am enabled to live as a faithful disciple of Jesus.  When something happens to topple me, I am able to rise up and resist the temptation to react to situations that call for my obedience.  I live life in your light no matter what comes my way.  At the end of the day we, you and I, can celebrate together how faith has won the day.

I failed today.  I failed to rise above the fray.  I failed to follow you.  I can make excuses but what good are excuses but a delay to confession, repentance, and reconciliation.  Why would I spend one minute justifying my poor attitude and behavior when I could be humbling myself and finding sweet peace?

Loving Judge,
I have failed
to do
your will.
I have failed
to act
from faith.
I have failed
to be loving
and gracious.
I have
fallen victim
to old tapes
that are worthless
and destructive.
Pick me up
and deliver me
to the door
of your compassion,
I pray.

Love, Andrea