Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Dear God,

I looked admiringly at my new lace curtains hanging at the windows of our 200-year-old home.  Aloud I said, "I have longed to have these curtains for years."  Listening to my own words, I thought "longing", really?  Does one long for lace curtains?  My own words betrayed me as I reflected upon the word "long."

I paused and heard the words of the psalmist, "As a deer pants for water, so do I long for you, O Lord."  What is worthy of my longing?  Surely not lace curtains.  When I consider what is very important to me, I realize you are my greatest longing.  I long for you and you only.  I am sorry.

I am glad
my own words
corrected me
today, Lord.
I always want
to be aware
of my thoughts,
my words
and my heart.
You and
you only
are my
greatest longing,
O God.

Yours, Andrea