Sunday, May 1, 2016

Dear God,

Visual images of faith speak to us wherever we find ourselves in life.  An abstract stained glass window can reveal a pathway leading upward and somehow in a jumbled up existence can inspire us to hope.  A song can lift us up into the arms of a waiting God.  A child's smile, one whose troubled life is finding its own settling, can bring a smile to our own face.

When we take steps closer to you, Lord, we can find new avenues of faith, hope, and insight.  When we pause to listen, in the quiet we can discover treasure that only divine silence can give.  When we commit to walk with you, we can find peace like no other.

You help us see the world differently when we recognize and acknowledge your living presence.  You assist us in developing courage and strength to face dark days and joy to celebrate wonderful days.  You show us the way to truth and freedom.  You clear our minds so we can make healthy, positive, and meaningful decisions for the present and the future.  You lead us to holy living.

Gracious God,
the world
is filled
with images
of faith.
Thank you
for blessing us
with spiritual awareness
so we
can see
our way
to walk
in the light.
Help us
shine the light
on others
every day.

Love, Andrea