Friday, July 15, 2016

Dear God,

Sometimes it feels as though darkness will overcome us, despair will overpower us, and all will be lost.  Our minds begin to reel descending into the deep.  Fear, doubt, and grief take control.

Who has not been laid low by sorrow and pain?  Who has not doubted and feared?  Who has not felt the gripping fingers of hopelessness?

You, O Lord, challenge the powers of darkness!  You shine your light revealing all dark thoughts.  No bit of darkness can hide from you.  You spread your light to every dark hole, every dark crack, and every dark corner.  Your light brings breath, warmth, hope, love, and faith.

Every day you make yourself known to us in the ordinariness of life.  A cool breeze blowing on a hot day, small children at play, a gentle rain, a musical sound, an unexpected rainbow, a simple gesture, a friendly hello from a stranger, clouds dancing in the sky, or an insight that comes out of the blue can be a sign of your eternal presence.  We are never ever truly without hope when we are attuned to you.

Bless you,
Heavenly Father,
for evidence
of your grace.
Thank you
for signs
that welcome us
to your side.
Thank you
for kindnesses
that give us
hope and joy.

Love always, Andrea