Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Dear God,

This morning St. Teresa of Avila spoke from the 16th century about singing God's song.  I read her words and then read them again.  I am not sure why singing your song comes up regularly for me. 

Your words always heighten my awareness of the spiritual path.  When I get lazy or obstinate, I step off your path preferring to take another one.  Perhaps that is the time I choose to sing a different song like, "I Did it My Way."  Funny, I don't even like that song; however, I sure do sing it often enough.

St. Teresa piqued my spiritual awareness this morning.  She spoke directly to my heart.  In her loving, gentle way she challenged my song and my singing.  Although I hung my head, I realized it was yet another invitation to rethink my own song and how much I really prefer singing yours.

Sing your song

to me,

O Lord,

and help me

sing along.

I long only

to sing

your song.

Forgive my

recalcitrant ways;

remold me,

Lord,

I pray,

then put

your song

on my lips.

Love, Andrea