Monday, January 7, 2019

Dearest God,

Surrender, I realize it is the season of surrender. There are moments when you call us to let go, to release and move deeper in faith by trusting you more.  It seems faith is always about trust.  You are calling me to surrender.

This morning while I was cleaning the closet full of retreat supplies, craft and hobby materials and fabrics of all colors, my eyes fell on items I used on many of my retreats.  I found myself taking things out, moving them to useful places like office supplies and tossing things that once held great value but now are simply things that need to go.  I had been cleaning for about 45 minutes before I realized what I was doing.  I heard myself say, "It is over, done, finished."  Suddenly, my heart and mind began remembering hallowed moments when your spirit washed over us bringing healing, hope, miracles, answers to prayer, and changed lives. 

You never want us to cling too tightly to anything for they can become gods to us.  You want us to hold on lightly always ready to let go if it is time.  Today is sacred time.

Blessed are you,
Most Loving God.
All belongs
to you.
What I possess
is temporary.
You have
loaned them
to me
for a while.
May I remember
and give thanks.

Love, Andrea