Monday, May 19, 2014

Dearest God,

Your spirit was palpable as the pastor preached the morning message!  The air was filled with your living presence as he gave his all to you, trusting you to fill in the gaps, cracks, and holes.  Not completely sure of himself earlier, not confident since it had been a long while since he had given a sermon, he breathed a prayer and believed you would be present in him.  And so you were!

You do not keep your spirit from us.  You do not hide from us; you do not play hide and seek.  You come when and where you are welcome to offer us your living word.

The preacher was my husband.  I too had prayed for him trusting you to lift him up.  I know the ins and outs of this man who dedicated his life to your ministry.  Yet, I knew his fears and insecurities.  I also knew there would be two at the pulpit, one human and one divine.

Let your
Holy Spirit
stir us,
O Lord.
Show us
what you can
and want
to do
in us.
Show us
your power.
Speak to us;
inspire us
to your service,
I pray.

Love, Andrea