Sunday, December 4, 2016

Dearest God,

As I sit in the chair beside the lighted Christmas tree, I marvel at the peace the light brings.  Although the room is dark, the light shines giving shape to the burning candle, the poinsettia, and the nativity, all things that point me to you.  This Advent, this season reminds me there is purpose in waiting.  In the waiting time I can find solace, joy in the moment, and the unfolding of faith.

I love this time because it is a teaching time.  I sit at your feet in the early morning and listen for faith's voice.  I am like a little child hanging onto every word of the teacher because I know the teacher has much for me to learn.  I learn grace once more, grace that is gentle, beautiful, and hope-filled.  Grace stretches me, deepening my understanding of unconditional love in action.  The fact that I know I sit in your presence is an act of grace itself.  At Advent I am living and learning grace. 

Your purposes
shatter preconceived notions
of grace.
My small faith
is moved
allowing grace
to enter.
As I sit
in the quiet,
I feel
your presence
and I pray
for your purpose
to be fulfilled
in me.

Love always, Andrea