Tuesday, March 23, 2020

Dearest God,

For two days I did not sit with my circle of friends (all the authors of devotional books I am reading) because I was sewing face masks for health care professionals.  Today as I awakened the thought came to me that I could not forget my first love.

So I sat down and read and listened and prayed.  I realized how close anxiety and fear were to me before I sat down to dwell a while with you.  Suddenly you stretched my world larger so faith could have a chance at combating fear within me.  I smiled knowing why you wanted me to sit with you today first thing in the morning.

O Lord, I can become so distracted by many things.  While my work sewing masks is vitally important, my growing fear was making me less able to be and do my best.  I needed you first, then I could give my best to those I am sewing and praying for.

Remind me
of my priorities,
O God;
show me
the way
to faithfulness.
Teach me
once again
to come
to your first
for courage,
hope and peace.
Loving God,
thank you
for your gifts
this morning.

Love, Andrea