Thursday, July 23, 2020

Dear God,

Just to see the name of my blog as I open the page gives me a sense of the holy, of your living presence, of your goodness and grace and of your love and openness to all your children, gives me joy, peace and hope in spite of any emotion or mood I may be experiencing at the moment.  I know this prized time of writing, sharing and reflecting is a favored time of the union between the divine and human.  You open me to change, challenge and compassion.

How do you do it, Lord?  Why?  Far too often I am like a recalcitrant child committed to my own belligerent way.  It is only as I come to you like a child to a loving parent do I falter and breathe, let down my own defenses and sit in your loving presence.

I need you, Lord, no doubt about it!  I need you!  I need to allow you to break down every defense so I can sit humbly before you.  I need to let go, surrender and listen to you.  I need your guidance, help and counsel to live as you intend me to live.

Only you,
O God,
are worthy
of all
my praise
and thanksgiving.
I am
so little
and you
are so big.
I want
to lift
my eyes up
not down
or ahead
of me.
I want
to be
a living participant
in your
holy plan
of life.
I don't want
to be greedy,
selfish or arrogant.
I want only
to be
your willing child
so ready
to follow you.
Help me,
I pray.

Love, Andrea