Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Dear God,

Clearly there is a shifting going on.  Set ways, rigid beliefs, and concrete walls I set myself are being dismantled by the only one who can do it efficiently, meaningfully and beautifully.  You, O Lord, are teaching me the ways of faith.

In recent months as I went about building my emotional, physical, and spiritual home, behind my back you were taking down the bricks I put up.  I can almost envision you doing it.  "Well, there she is doing it again." Then you would do your work.  Although I missed opportunities to really think about it, this week during covenant group I heard myself talk about the shifting that has been taking place.  I even laughed about it.  I could really see your hand print on my life.

More and more you teach me to trust, to depend upon you, and to seek your will.  When I fail to do so and follow my own plan, I learn that you are already working in my life without consultation.  What I quickly ascertain is that your plan is always better than my own.  When I turn to you in recognition, you do not meet me with judgement but rather with grace, love and mercy.  You are shifting my life around and I have to admit it, I like it.

Loving God,
thank you
for leading me
beside still waters.
Thank you
for restoring
my soul.
Thank you
for unexpected gifts.

Love always, Andrea