Friday, March 6, 2020

Dearest God,

For nearly two years we have not held a covenant retreat mostly because of illness, hospitalization and other problems.  As a group we have missed this very special time with you and one another.  Each of us expressed a longing for this one to take place.  As Susan and I rode together we talked about precious spiritual moments.

"As a deer pants for water, so do I long for you, Living God," I murmured like the psalmist.  I couldn't wait to arrive, hug my spiritual friends and then move into silence where silence becomes your holy voice.

Holy God,
thank you
for setting aside
sacred space
and time
for our
covenant group.
Thank you
for your spirit
that works
among us.
Thank you
for longing
that directs us
to you
and one another.

Love, Andrea