Friday, October 18, 2019

Dear God,

It is another early morning where the light will soon dispel the darkness.  As I watch it even after 73 years, I am still awed by the earth, its axis, and the seasons and daily rhythms.  Wow!

I find such contentment early in the morning!  It is quiet and peaceful.  Even now everything is still, not a mere movement inside or out.  I have to admit I revel in this special, holy time when you and I meet.  Although it has been difficult to find time to write at this time because of caring for my daughter following surgery and her children, now, just sitting here, I feel such inner joy.

Every day you give us holy moments just like this one.  You give us time and opportunity to draw near, to listen and talk and listen some more.  You speak to us and remind us we are yours, a loving child with a loving parent.  You reassure us when we need it.  You challenge us when we need to grow.  You stretch us when we get too rigid or stubborn.  You forgive us when we slip up, make mistakes or outright sin.  You affirm us with life lessons.  You celebrate our transformation.  And then...we go on about our day.

Holy and Living God,
thank you
for precious moments
of faith.
Thank you
for reminding us
who we are
and why
we exist.
Thank you
for early morning blessings.

Love, Andrea