Saturday, September 14, 2019

Dear God,

Rest, a blessed gift of God.  We don't always know you are blessing us, O God,  We miss those moments throughout the day when you are touching our lives.  But today I was very aware of your gifts.

I was really tired so I rested most of the day.  I lay in my bed reading and I felt warm and cozy and comfortable.  When I rose later for a bite of dinner, I felt more rested and thought of just what a powerful gift rest is.

I often take credit for many things that occur throughout the day.  Yet, when I am reflective, when I count my blessings, when I pause to take count of what is around me, I realize how much of you is in every day.  Although I can lay down to rest, true rest, that marvelous feeling of being stronger, healthier and more at peace comes from you.

Blessed God,
you give
so much
of yourself
to us.
You offer us
your best
every day.
A whisper here,
a hug there,
an insight,
vision, hope
or unexpected grace
like rest
can touch us
deeply within.
Teach us
to live
looking for you.

Love, Andrea