Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Dear God,

I heard the sound of chimes blowing in the wind.  What a beautiful sound they rendered.  And I remembered...

On my clergy renewal leave in 2005 I traveled to New Mexico, France, Italy, England, and Ghana.  During that time I listened for the bells that rang.  Those bells were the sound of heaven to me.  They drew me to you.  They spoke of the joy of eternity.  They challenged me to pray and praise.  They blessed me and those who traveled with me.  They spoke of the mercies of heaven.  They always spoke every day.

Whenever I hear the sound of bells, I think of you, Lord.  I think of your goodness, your friendship, and your love.  I remember insights, miracles, healings, help, guidance, and wisdom that came.  I remember you.

Almighty God,
you come
in a whisper,
the twinkling
of bells,
and the sound
of music.
I feel
so blessed,
so incredibly blessed.
Thank you
for the sound
of faith.

Love, Andrea