Saturday, May 27, 2017

Dear God,

This is a love song just for you.  How can I tell you how much I love you?  How can I properly say thank you for all you are to me?  How can I show my gratitude for all the gracious love you have shown me?  Unworthy, rebellious, and stubborn, you still come to me, your hand reaching out.  You have picked me up, brushed me off, and loved me, sending me forward for another day of life. 

From the moment of my mother's thought, you loved me.  At my conception you were present.  You held me in my mother's womb.  You caught me at my birth.  When I was little you showed me life all around.  You showered me with wonder, joy, and awe.  You taught me.  You challenged me.  You nudged me, oh, so many times.  You found me when I hid away.  You sought me, directing me to the light.  You forgave me and trusted me again.  You washed me clean and made me sparkle. 

You gave me the joy of creation.  You put in my heart a desire for you and all you make.  You pointed me in the direction of your spirit.  You let that same spirit blow upon me.  You made me laugh after a really good cry.  You blessed me when I least deserved it.  You helped me dig deep into the soil of possibility and potentiality.  You converted me, convicted me, and transformed me.  You made me new, again.

With millions of tiny gifts, you blessed me with your presence, your living presence.  You kissed me with a child's kiss.  You promised to always be near. 

You are my breath, O Lord, my ultimate joy, and my heart is full to overflowing with gratitude.  How can I adequately express my love for you, to you?

Merciful God,
thank you
for the joy
of your presence.
Thank you
for daily walks
and talks.
Thank you
for blessings,
too many
to count.

Love always, Andrea