Monday, July 28, 2014

Dear God,

A single remembrance of faith's work is enough to inspire us for a moment, a minute, a day, and even a lifetime.  When we are low and feel hope ebbing away, a memory of you acting on our behalf can buoy us up giving us courage to face the day.

During choir rehearsal yesterday morning I received a call that my cousin had died.  Although I was not particularly close to him, I am very close to my aunt and other cousin who called me.  My heart was sad for them and I felt tears begin to well up.  However, worship was soon to begin and I had to sing with the choir. As I sat in the choir loft looking out at the people, my tears wanted to fall as I thought of my aunt's tears.  It was then I remembered other times when tears threatened but you filled me with joy at the thought of your loving grace.  I remembered countless times when you came to me, sat with me, and ministered to my needs. As we sang the hymns I love so much, I paused to give thanks for your peace.

Compassionate God,
thank you
for your mercy
and kindness.
Thank you
for blessing us
when we
are in need.
Thank you
for your blessings
and for memories
of your blessings.

Love, Andrea