Saturday, December 10, 2016

Dear God,

Advent...I am relishing this special time of faith.  Although I now sit in Panera Bread watching many cars drive by on the highway, I am focused on this lively time of devotion.  I think of the story of Elizabeth and Mary, together living through their miracles, sharing their stories of faith, praying and meditating together, wondering about the future, celebrating God's favor and grace.  There are simply no better stories than these.

Quiet and not so quiet moments with friends in faith enrich our lives like nothing else.  The spirit of unity we feel with the saints and angels both living on earth and in heaven bless us daily as we tune ourselves into their songs of faith.  When I pray, I feel their presence with me opening the halls of heaven to the sounds of pleadings on earth.  Together we know this Jesus about whom so many are talking.  Advent, it gives us this beautiful time.

Holy God,
thank you
for the blessings,
the beautiful blessings
of Advent.
Thank you
for time
set apart
for wonderment,
song, prayer,
awe, faith,
love and grace.
Thank you,
thank you,
Beloved God.

Love always, Andrea