Monday, May 26, 2014

Dear God,

How wonderful it is to be included, to be drawn in, to be accepted as part of a community!  When your loving spirit is at work, everyone feels like a special child of God.

Our church is a rare community of faith.  When we sit elbow to elbow, it feels like we are experiencing a great big group hug.  When one smiles, it sets off a chain reaction.  I have never been in any church that exhibits more joy!

I am convinced you want every person to feel your divine welcome.  No matter our background, our ethnicity, or our current situation, you welcome us all.  What a great gift we have and how beautiful it is to unwrap the package and know who the giver is.

Thank you
for your church,
dear God,
and for all
her gifts
and blessings.
When we participate
in worship,
we have
the opportunity
to be
full up
with your grace.

Full of blessing, Andrea