Saturday, February 27, 2016

Dear God,

Sometimes we do not know the answer to our dilemma.  We do not know which way to turn or how to get out of our situation.  I believe those are times when you carry us until we find our way.

There is no way so low as the low when we perceive we are totally alone, when we live in blackness, without hope, faith, and support.  All looks bleak.  We cannot imagine a future beyond our suffering.  Yet, there is a moving spirit within us that keeps us alive physically, psychologically, and spiritually. There is One who holds us and carries us through the minutes, days, and weeks of our entombment until our resurrection comes.

We forget your promise to always be with us.  We forget there is a power greater than our own.  We forget that love is deeper than pain.  We forget, O Lord, we forget.  But then through a variety of means you remind us of the truth that sets us free.  Our eyes and ears are opened.  Our dull and weary spirit awakens to the gentle breezes of faith and is renewed.  Life comes back to our limbs and we literally crawl out of the black holes we and/or others have created.  Once again we see the light of your face.

Holy and Loving God,
thank you
for kindly reminders
of your spirit
alive in
the world.
Thank you
for sacred touches
that inspire,
heal, and help.
Thank you
for love
and mercy
and compassion
that hold us
until we
are ready
to be
lifted up
and out.
Bless you,
O Lord,
bless you.

Love, Andrea