Saturday, October 31, 2020

Dear God,

Years ago I attended a spiritual retreat at a monastic home in Illinois.  My covenant group and I spent time in prayer, holy listening, sharing our lives, doing devotions and in silence.  It was a glorious time spending time with my spiritual companions and dear friends.

Before we left I saw something that caught my eye.  The sisters had taken twigs, wire, beads, sequins, and stars and had made a version of Creation.  I bought it, brought it home and placed it over an old-fashioned light that sits on my desk.  As I write, my gentle movement causes the "creation" to move and glisten in the light.  I look at it and am drawn to you.  I can't help but want to give praise!

Thank you,

Holy God,

for every gift

this side

of heaven.

I am blessed.

Did you

hear me say,

I am blessed?

I am blessed

because of you

and by you.

Thank you,

Holy One that Created Creation;

I love you.

Forever yours, Andrea