Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Dear God,

A heavy heart becomes a light heart in your hand.  The sweet scent of mercy can change things pretty quickly.

With difficulties on both sides of our family in this emotionally-packed season, my husband and I both felt our hearts burdening down.  I knew what to do as soon as I felt a gloomy disposition.  By entering your arena through prayer, I heard your words to give faith a chance.  I heard you ask me to trust you so you could ease the disappointment and lift my spirit.  I knew you wanted to do your healing work on me.  Even though I could see no progress on the horizon, I knew I had to be patient, to breathe the healthy air of your spirit, and to do my part in the process.

When my sister arrived to stay a few days, I thought I would need to boost her spirit.  However, what I discovered she came to be present with me not knowing there were difficulties.  We laughed and danced, acted silly, and spent time talking.  Somehow through your amazing grace, I felt my darkened heart take on light just as you had wanted.

As I write, I realize you want to heal us, everyone of us from the inside out.  You want our existence to be one of trust, hope, and peace.  Although there are many who face great difficulties, far greater than my own, still you want to give each one of us gifts that will help us face each day.  I know the one gift you want to provide each one is hope and hope can transform us to rise and walk.

Holy Father,
thank you
for unexpected visitors.
Thank you
for hope
that presents us
with a
new picture.
Thank you
for compassionate love
that infuses us
with joy and peace.

Love, Andrea