Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Dear God,

With your guidance I am walking through the halls of music inspired by your hand.  As I read my devotions I travel backward several centuries to join those who composed hymns so very long ago.  Today it was 1225; yesterday was the eighth century.  I could not have imagined such joy being written, such faith and devotion displayed, such love of the savior exposed.  After reading about their history, I then join the composer and sing.  What sweetness of the spirit I savor!

Every day you speak to us.  Today it is music for me.  A few days ago it was the flame of the scented candle.  It can be a gesture, a morning sunrise, an unfolding surprise, a book, or a person each taking their turn speaking for you.

I feel an anticipation as I wait for your spirit to unfold just like we wait for Advent to bring Jesus to us.  The pilgrim walk of faith is like nothing else on earth! 

Thank you,
Holy God,
for your
living spirit.
Thank you
for composers
who listened
for your voice
and then created
with you.
Thank you
for music's
special offering
this morning.
Thank you again
for Advent
so full
of possibility.

Love, Andrea