Friday, January 11, 2019

Dear God,

How faithful you are to give us life, O God, even new life.  Our situations may not be perfect or ideal.  Yet, in every situation you are present hearing our plea and you make real your promises, especially to be with us.  That means there is no moment when we are alone.

For three days my friend Cindy and I have spent time away from home in a rustic cabin in southern Indiana.  Here we have shared, laughed and enjoyed creation's beauty since our little "home" is deep in the woods complete with ravine and wandering stream.  Everywhere we look we see your handiwork.

As I sit each morning with my circle of friends reading and praying my devotions I feel your loving presence.  I see your face.  I experience your challenge to rise up with you, to dig deeper in faith and to present the best of myself to the world.  Oh no, I do not always faithfully follow but my heart is full of love for you.

In every case I know all this good comes from you.  I know you are the creator of joy and hope and grace.  I know you give life and the chance for new life when we falter and fail.  I give all praise and glory to you, Giver of Good Gifts.

Holy Father,
there is
no god
like you.
Thank you
for allowing us
and me
to follow you,
to walk
with you
and to linger
in your presence.
All praise
to you.
May I
say it again?
All praise
to you.

Love, Andrea