Monday, June 2, 2014

My dearest God,

My vessel was empty.  I was dry and thirsty struggling to find the well of living water.  I don't remember the song we were singing in our hymn sing but suddenly a gushing waterfall appeared in my mind.  It pooled at my feet and I realized once again the well is never far away.  Neither are you.

I confess I am a poor spiritual traveler.  I frequently get off course, work hard, and forget to drink from the only well that truly fills.  In time I feel dry and lonely without you.  I begin to think the burdens I carry will never resolve themselves and I experience lack of faith.  When I recognize my state of being, I am ashamed.

But then you appear to me, not in a visual form but rather as images that come to my mind.  When I saw the waterfall, I could not help but smile because I knew the source of the gift.  Even though I was in the choir loft singing away, I breathed deeper because I wanted to fill up full to the brim because a gift not received is wasted.  The rest of the day my heart overflowed with thanksgiving.

Thank you,
Wondrous God,
for coming
to my assistance.
Thank you
for your kindness
and your mercy.
Thank you
for forgiveness
that comes
in so
many special ways.
You are
my greatest blessing.

Love, Andrea