Sunday, January 25, 2015

Dear God,

"Because He lives..." the piano played out as we filed into the sanctuary for worship.  Because he lives, I thought to myself, we can face tomorrow.  Because he lives, we can live in hope.  Because he lives, peace is possible.  Because he lives, we have a divine companion who can guide our way and the way of all others.  Because he lives, we can smile knowing there is a power greater than our own driven by love so deep.  Because he lives, we do not have to be afraid.  Because he lives...we can live.

One song in church on Sunday morning is enough to lead us to faith.  It can buoy us up.  It can give us courage and strength.  It can clear our minds, wash away bitter thoughts, and restore our equilibrium.  One song can make us new, transforming us.  One song.

You fill us
to the brim
on Sunday mornings,
Lord;
we never
know how
or when.
What gifts
you give us
when our hearts
are open
and our eyes
are ready
to see.
We are blessed,
Great One,
by your hand
time and time again.
Thank you.

Love, Andrea