Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Dear God,

It is only when we quiet our inner voices can we hear your still, small voice.  Only then can we feel the warmth of a savior's love, the kindness of our redeemer and the mercy of our compassionate God. Truth be told we keep those voices speaking because we do not want to hear your voice.  We do not want to know your will.  We want to resist your challenge.  We want to think, believe and behave our way.

But who will sit with us in our selfish tantrum?  Who will applaud our craziness?  Who will agree with us to keep us in our turmoil?  No one.  But you, O Lord, will remain with us, be present to us and listen to us because no one loves us like you.  No one want our best like you.  No one, O Lord, but you.

As we reflect upon our lives, our today and all our yesterdays, we recognize and acknowledge your loving presence, your patience and your compassion.  As we trusted you, took your hand, acknowledged your presence, surrendered ourselves into your hands and lifted our foot to step forward, it was then we realize yours is the sweet voice that rises above all the others.

Help us listen
for your voice,
Holy God.
Attune our ears
to your voice.
Lead us
to the future
filled with
the promise
of your love
and presence.

Love, Andrea