Thursday, November 13, 2014

Dearest God,

When we keep an eye and ear open, we can find you in our midst.  We can see your face in an unfolding event.  We can hear your voice in the rustle of the wind.  We can know your presence because you live with us and challenge us to be daily attentive to your living spirit.

After facing some difficulties in the last few days, I opened myself to witness faith alive.  And as so often happens, I discovered you waiting for my attention.  I put my Christmas cantata tape in the car player and I listened as the message of Christmas came to life in me.  I hummed and sang and allowed my tears of frustration to flow.  In the melodic sounds of the wondrous mystery of the manger, I breathed in your spirit releasing all my pent-up emotions.

You are
a wonder
to me,
O God.
Your sweetness
turns me around
challenging me
to live
by faith daily,
trusting you
to lead me.
Guide my path,
I pray.
Receive my prayer
of praise
and thanksgiving.

Love, Andrea