Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Dear God,

Sometimes we pray fervently for one thing only in the end not to receive it but in its place something much more valuable.  I remember praying when I learned I had breast cancer.  I didn't want to have surgery; yet, that surgery and another a couple of years later lead me to a much deeper relationship with you.  I learned to trust, to lean back and to follow you into uncharted territory.  I discovered how to offer up my fear and walk ahead in faith.

At times we think we are so smart.  We think we know what is best.  We put all our energy into something only to learn there is a better way.  If we continue in that vein, we may reach a brick wall and have to back up, return home and wait to find and take the better way.  When we are open to your leading, we discover the magnificence of taking your lead, following you and discovering some mighty fine scenery along the way.

Lead us,
guide us,
Holy God;
show us
the better way.
Align us
with your will
so we
may follow you
all the way.
We are yours.

Love, Andrea