Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Dear God,

Just when I think I cannot do something, that it seems beyond my reach, you whisper the words of St. Paul, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  The moment the words were spoken I knew where and who they came from.  These are heaven's words, the words of hope and truth.

Way too many times I fall prey to my own temptations.  I forget the power and goodness of faith when I utter useless, false words.  I set faith aside and operate as if I am not a woman of faith and there is no God to be found.  Oh, the conviction that falls on my shoulders!

So when the words came this morning, I felt the rush of angel wings.  I realized faith people are held to a higher standard of belief, practice and action because we do have faith.  Not only did I feel the challenge but also the grace of love.

Holy God,
you remain
a great wonder
to me.
Your love
is deep
and wide.
You challenge us
to believe
in extraordinary things,
in impossible things
and in you.
Please forgive me.
I am sorry.
Thank you
for loving me
in my
weak state.

Love always, Andrea