Thursday, April 21, 2016

Dear God,

How blessed we are when you take us by the hand and walk us through the valley of the shadow of death to the other side!  When we are diagnosed with a life threatening illness and fear overtakes us, you reach out your hand and walk us through troubled times.

We each walk through that shadow, some of us numerous times.  We can feel pain, sorrow, grief, fear, and doubt but always your outstretched hand helps move us through the deep seasons of our life.  I know people who have taken that journey.  Although the emotional passage was fraught with difficulties, their faith in you moved them through the passes with a sense of trust, hope, and victory.

Tonight I had dinner with one such person, Lord, and I was blessed by her courage, peace, and trust.  How grateful to see signs of faith.  Once again blessed, Lord, once again blessed!

Heavenly Father,
thank you
for holy moments
that reveal
your grace
one more time.
Thank you
for faith
that makes
such a difference.
Thank you
for your
living presence
that feeds
our soul.

Love always, Andrea