Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Dear God,

No one loves like you.  No one picks up the pieces of our lives like you.  No one understands, helps, forgives, guides and cheers us on like you.

By faith you open doors to wider and higher realms.  I do not know how you do it.  I just know you do.  I remember the day you invited me to step inside a doorway where there was no inner knob.  I was terrified.  The space was dark, unfamiliar, frightening; yet, clearly it was your voice inviting me in.  When I stepped inside and heard the door slam shut behind me, I was filled with fear.  But then a peace like a warm blanket covered me and my fear instantly dissolved.  I realized I was home with you.  Although I did not know my dark space, I knew you.

That day changed my life forever.  As I stood in the darkness with a warm peace and even warmer love, I let go of everything I held onto so I could find my way to you.  Within minutes the light came and I took steps into a great big world of faith.  I learned many lessons particularly about trust, hope and surrender.  Like a little child I wandered through the halls and listened as you spoke truths I had never really listened to.  I found so much compassionate love that tears flowed and words of praise and gratitude flowed from my heart and mouth.

Today as I reflect back I remember, breathe the air of joy and give thanks all over again.

You are God,
a wondrous God
of hope
and love
and mercy.
I praise you,
Great God,
and give thanks
for all
the gifts
of faith.
Thank you
to all
of you
from all
of me.

Love always, Andrea