Friday, June 7, 2019

Dear God,

I used to regularly visit the abyss.  When life was difficult, I spiraled downward into the pit.  There I dwelled for way too long.

I used to depend on others to determine my mood and well being.  If my husband was this or my daughters were that, I would feel buoyed up but when things fell apart for one reason or another, I fell deep down.  I would be so sad, so despairing.  I wondered if there was any good reason for me to live.

Until you came and picked me up.  You whispered your sweet words of mercy.  You told me to trust you...completely...and to remember your love was constant, your support always present and your grace available 24/7.  No one had ever promised me such gifts and I believed you 100%.  Now, when hard times come and they do, I fall backward into your waiting arms.  And there I dwell...with you.

Bless you,
Holy Father,
for your
most gracious gifts.
Thank you
for the constancy
of your
loving mercy.
Thank you
for teaching me
to trust.

Love always, Andrea