Saturday, December 7, 2019

Dear God,

For me today, the heavens opened up and rained down joy.  Two of my grandchildren accompanied me to "Christmas Bells are Ringing," a spectacular program of Christmas at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.  When the orchestra began playing, I felt and heard the sounds of clouds moving aside for joy to fall upon all those who gathered.

I looked into the faces of hundreds of singers, instrumentalists, and candle bearers.  They heard it too.  Theirs smiles were expressions of joy as they offered their best gifts for you.  Truly, they sang and played as of unto you.

I am positive what we experienced was a peek at heaven, people living out their faith, praising and glorifying your name.  I felt it in my soul as I sang quietly many of the songs I knew.  My heart was open too as I allowed you to enter every cell of my being so I could turn it into joy and praise for you.

All I can say, O Gracious One, is "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!"

Loving Father,
thank you
for grace
that poured
from heaven.
Thank you
for love
that comes
from faith.
Thank you
the blessings
of Christmas.

Love, Andrea