Thursday, May 19, 2016

Dear God,

Every morning we have the privilege of breathing in the light of Christ.  We have opportunity to begin our day with the Creator of the Universe.  We have the joy of eating spiritual food and drinking from the well of living water.  All this before rising from our bed!  When we start our day at the sacred center, we rise with light, hope, food, drink, and joy.  And that is just the beginning.

But I write in a comfortable home, on a sunshiny day, in a safe neighborhood where my upcoming day looks good.  But what about those in areas where fire has scorched the earth, where families have fled their homes to get away from violence, where victims of injustice are stuck in dark places where others dominate their lives, what about them?  Is the light bright for them or does it just flicker due to their circumstances?  What about those who are hungry for food that nourishes the body and mind?  Can they even think on the food of heaven?

As we ponder the life of faith from plenty, it may appear different from those who look at faith in light of emptiness.  If we do not care for those who are suffering, how can we possibly look at the bright day for ourselves?

Humble us,
O Lord,
and teach us
to care
for others.
Bless your children
who suffer.
Let your light
shine bright,
I pray.

Love, Andrea