Friday, July 22, 2016

Dear God,

Every day you lead us to the pool of living water.  You hand us a filled ladle and invite us to drink.  What sweet elixir it is as we drink in the company of the Beloved.

Every day we are thirsty for you, O Lord.  We may or may not realize it; however, when we suffer from spiritual dryness, it is because we have not joined you at the well.  When our lives are lackluster, void of faith, trust, and hope, it is because we forgot or failed to drink first thing in the morning.

On the other hand, when we make every effort to begin our day with you in holy silence, waiting and listening for your voice in whatever way you choose to speak, we are not disappointed.  When we hear your word, see your face, or find hope in our waiting, we know drinking from your cup has tapped into our parched soul where a wellspring begins to flow.  You allow us to drink until we are full to the brim.

Holy God,
thank you
for grace
in a cup.
Thank you
for hydrating us
with you
living presence.
Thank you
for joy
that comes
when we
begin our day
with you.

Love, Andrea