Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Dear God,

Many years ago I invited you to visit my home for three days.  One early morning I opened my front door and asked you inside. I remember it was a Monday.  For three days we talked, sang, prayed, shared stories and enjoyed one another's company. On the last day as I walked you to the door I felt this sadness come over me like I was seeing my good, good friend for the last time.  We hugged.

The spiritual exercise was intended to make me aware of your daily presence.  I was aware of my behavior and interaction with my husband and young daughters.  I was aware of what I did all day long, how I attended to my cooking for my family, how thoughts swirled in my head and how I felt when I wasn't happy over something that happened.  For three days I was aware of you and how I wanted to be as a woman of faith.

That "stay" taught me a lot.  I realized you never ever left, not really.  In fact you were in that home long before I ever arrived to take possession.  You are still there as well as here where I am now.

Holy God,
thank you
for lessons
that teach us
to become fully
what you want.
Thank you
for your
living presence
that is always
with me,
all of us.
Thank you
for the blessing
of our
intentional stay.
I loved being
near you.

Love, Andrea