Saturday, August 10, 2019

Dear God,

Sweet memories of long ago can make themselves real again in the present.  Never gone they are just stored away for future use.

In the Old Testament and New, you invited the Hebrews to remember the exodus.  Surely they could remember hastily making preparations to leave slavery for freedom.  Even generations following could recall the stories as if they had been there in the dusty departure.  When troubles came they remembered, gave thanks and mustered courage, hope and joy.

Just a few days ago you brought sweet memories of people who aided me in my pilgrim journey.  Their faces came to mind, their help at the time renewed my joy and their willingness to share in my life renewed my hope.

You are God Magnificent.
You rally us
to your side
each time
we falter
or lose hope.
You show us
how to
reach you.
You bring
to us
loved ones
from the past
who speak
to our present.
Thank you,
Holy God,
thank you.

Love, Andrea