Monday, February 22, 2016

Dear God,

Daily you speak to us through the scriptures.  Although the words are ancient, the spirit of the words is fresh every day.  Some days they lift off the page, entering the heart, mind, and soul.

Today's devotion was the encounter of Jesus with his disciples.  "Who do you say that I am?"  Jesus expected an answer then and he expects it now.  Indeed who do I say Jesus is?

Some days Jesus is a rescuer, saving me from myself.  Some days he is my redeemer, forgiving me my sin.  Some days he is a challenger, inviting me to take another look or another step or a new adventure in faith.  Some days he is creator, making all things new.  But always, always he is a friend, allowing me to walk with him as a spiritual companion. 

Each day in prayer I have to refresh my relationship to you.  I have to renew my commitment to live according to faith.  I have to devote myself to your teachings.  This is because you are God; there is none like you.

Holy God,
thank you
for questions
that penetrate,
provoke, and provide
new thought.
Thank you
for living faith.
Thank you
for compassionate love
that gives opportunity
for newness
of life.

Love always, Andrea