Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Dear God,

The power of memory.  A sight or sound can trigger a memory held inside for a long time.  A scent in the air can bring back a sweet memory from long ago.

Lost loved ones come back into full view when a memory comes to us.  We can remember their love and kindness to us.  We remember our deep connection and something happens.  A smile returns to our face, peace emerges in our soul, and joy erupts like a fountain.

The same thing happens with faith.  We recall special favors, a healing, an insight, or a particularly meaningful challenge.  During a trying time sacred memories can hold us, change us, and strengthen us.  We become aware of you, O God, because we remember what you have done for us in the past.  Then suddenly the past informs our present and we know we have been given a gift for the future.

Thank you
for every gift
and blessing.
Thank you
for memories
that feed us
with your goodness.
Thank you
for love
that is
never ending.

Always, Andrea