Saturday, May 1, 2021

Dear God,

Just this moment as I was thinking of your kindness, you brought to mind one of the greatest gifts I ever received.  It was evening on December 25, 1997.  I was feeling exhausted, afraid and anxious. The next morning I was scheduled for a radical mastectomy.  As I lay in bed next to my husband, he put his arm around me and began singing hymns to me.  His love and yours sunk down deep into my soul quieting my spirit and helping me slip into sleep. I will always remember that tender kindness at a time when I desperately needed comfort and peace. 

I can think of many times when you came to me offering help, guidance, insight, healing and hope.  By the way they came to me, I knew your hand was in every instance.  I felt such incredible blessing just knowing you were with me, loving and caring.

Regularly we need to pause and reflect upon your compassion on us.  We will be surprised by the countless many times you quietly came into our presence blessing us with yours.

Holy God,

your gifts

are greater

than any

earthly gift.

You touch us

in wide

and deep ways.

Help us remember

and give thanks often.

Love, Andrea