Saturday, March 31, 2018

Dear God,

Saturday, Holy Saturday, the day between crucifixion and resurrection, perhaps the most important day of all.  A day of decision, a day of faith, a day of hope, a day of waiting, a day with you.

Years ago you whispered to me the importance of this day.  It's not just a day in between but a day to really think of where we stand in life, in faith and in hope.  Do we believe, really believe?  Do we really want to allow faith to inform all of who we are?  Do we really, really want to live and breathe Christ and his message of love, compassion and inclusion?  Do we really want to bear the cross of the one who came and walks among us?

After my retreat I had to put my faith into practice.  The insights that came to me urged me to consider what faith means in those trying moments.  Does faith work or not?  Will I give it a chance or not?  Will I rise up or sit down? 

As I allowed the whole of my inner self to be touched by your grace, I weathered the gray clouds knowing fully the joy of your living presence as one by one I overcame.

Blessed God,
you are
the God
of hope,
peace and joy.
Living in you,
with you
and walking
beside you
is the
greatest joy
of my life.
Nothing compares.
Thank you
for all
the Saturdays
of my life.

Love, Andrea