Thursday, August 1, 2019

Dear God,

There is no way to live without your Living, Loving Presence.  When we awaken each morning in your arms, we see, hear, feel, know and think differently.  We discover life in the deep, not just on the surface.  We experience more, much, much more.

One person may see a lovely day; another will whisper words of gratitude to the author of creation.  One will see a generous gesture; another will realize divine work in action.  One will see a person rising from ashes; another will see healing and/or a miracle.  Your presence alters our life dramatically.

I think that is why you invited me to create a spiritual path in the woods.  While I cleared and cleaned noxious weeds, removed tall thorny vines, cut down invasive tree species, dug up nasty, deep roots, and rid the area of debris collected over decades, I would consider and reflect upon those same nagging things in my own life.  After hard work and deep cleaning, I too would feel a clearing in my own existence.

Your presence, O Lord, is the difference between shallow and deep, faith and fear and love and doubt.  Trusting in your daily presence gives us the opportunity not just for a better life but also a wondrous one.

Holy God,
thank you
for your
sacred presence.
Thank you
for joining us
on the
pilgrim path.
Thank you
for unexpected gifts.

Love, Andrea