Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Dear God,

You have given us the ability to see beyond the obvious.  You have invited us into a world of wonder, the world of faith.  Through faith we see through and into a sacred beauty that describes you and gives us opportunity to meander through life with you.  You show us your creative design.  You reveal to us ways we may live deeply and fully.  You display the intricacies of love and grace.

Today I was reminded of your challenge to look beyond the obvious as my granddaughters and I watched a movie entitled, Patch Adams.  The true story of a man who learns perspective through a genius who is institutionalized with mental illness, Patch goes on to redefine the meaning of doctor.  His love for the person and his desire to help suffering people goes beyond the patient's symptoms.  Compassion takes on a new meaning when he took a second look and saw something he failed to see the first time.

As humans we mostly look at the obvious but faith prods us to take another peek to see something more.  When we do, my oh my, the world that unfolds is one to inspire.

Forgive our shortsightedness,
O Lord;
show us
the true meaning
of life.
Help us
to pause
and look
for you.

Love always, Andrea