Thursday, April 22, 2021

Dear God,

After reading my morning devotions, I thought like St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews.  Sometimes we need to think about all those persons who have contributed to our faith.  So I am.

I think of Grandma Hughes, not only how she believed devoutly but how she lived her faith in life, generous, loving and kind.  I think of Frieda Stewart, my junior high Sunday School teacher how she supported, affirmed and helped us youth.  I think of Harold Cline, a Disciple pastor who sent me down the path in a Lay Witness mission, faith in action group and Serendipity studies.  I think of Harold Leininger, a United Methodist pastor, who urged me further down the road of my call to ministry.  And Aunt Jeanne, my cousin Donna and many retreatants who opened their own faith to me and helped me grow.  I want to always carry these very special people who helped shape my life in faith.

Thank you

for your

loving grace,

O God,

and for

every gift

you have 

given me.

I am blessed

with faith

because all

these people

made you real

to me.

May your name

always be praised!

Love, Andrea