Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Dear God,

Who can reject your efforts at transformation?  As you take human lives giving insight, hope, and courage positive things can and do happen.

On Sunday I witnessed the transforming power of your spirit.  I watched as a aging fireman raised the flag at church on Memorial Day.  Having fought three different forms of cancer including the stage four he has right now, I reflected upon his faith to be an active participant in your community of faith. Earlier I observed one of our nation's presidents singing heartily in his wheel chair.  Although he cannot stand alone due to progressive Parkinson's disease, he lives in faith and continues to worship every Sunday.  A pastor's wife who lost her husband and just recently lost her son reached out to visitors and members as they gathered for the Sunday morning service.  All these are compelling examples of faith and transformation at work.

As I scanned the sanctuary on Sunday, I saw person after person whose trust in you led to transformation.

Holy and Magnificent God,
you want
to create
and recreate
our lives
when we face
great struggles.
You want
to take
our pain
and grief
and turn it
into something divine.
You help us
while we suffer.
You give us hope.
You give us light.
You give us comfort.
You give us strength.
You give us peace.
Finally, you give us joy.
Thank you.

Love, Andrea