Tuesday, June 29, 2021

My dear God,

Finally we are together, my covenant group has finally gathered in one place.  We simply opened our arms and we walked into them.  We held on.  How good it felt.

But isn't that the way you are? When you see us coming, you smile and open your arms as well.  We feel your invitation and step inside.  It is like the greatest homecoming.  We feel warm tears.  Our hearts are completely open.  What passes between us is life-saving.

Today's warm greeting opened the door to you, my Father, and how glad I am once again to be in your arms.

You hold

the key

to love,

Compassionate God.

You give us cause

to enter inside.

Today was

yet another day

of love

with you

and my

beloved friends.

Thank you

from the bottom 

of my heart.

Love, Andrea

Monday, June 28, 2021

My dear God,

Tomorrow my covenant group will gather for the first time in nearly two years.  Although we join together on Wednesday mornings at 7:00 for a conference call, we have not retreated in all this time.  We have missed the spiritual companionship of one another.

Today as I packed my things, I reflected upon these people, Susan, Bill and Jan.  What gifts they are to me.  What spiritual miracles they are as I have walked with them through difficulties, losses, sorrow, rage and great pain; yet, I have witnessed their conversion over and over again as they trusted you and us, as they chose a new road, surrendered old habits and resentment, found courage, strength and hope, rose up from ashes and built a new life, stepped forward and achieved impossible dreams and so much more.  They have permitted me to be their colleague, sister, friend, teacher and guide as I have them.  Tomorrow we will gather once again to offer up praise, thanksgiving and joy.

Thank you,

Holy God,

for the gift

of your

loving presence.

Thank you

for Bill,

Susan and Jan.

Thank you

for all

they are.

Yours, Andrea

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Dear God,

I had to cut down my beautiful serviceberry tree.  It pained me to take down the 25' hardwood that provided berries, shade and shelter for the birds.  As I sawed, cut the logs and carried them away, I thought of the many years we had enjoyed the stunning view outside our kitchen window.  Tears came to my eyes.

I didn't know the nearly 30-year-old tree was going to fall but I should have.  Early on the tree grew four limbs going in all directions.  The trunk had split.  It was doomed.  I didn't realize it until it was too late.

Although I lost our tree, I did not miss the lesson it taught me.  As long as the tree and its limbs are headed upward together, all will be well.  If they split and find their own way, they will eventually become too heavy and fall.  Life is like that too.  If we move heavenward, reaching for you, we will make it.  Storms may come and rock us.  Problems may strike but if we are of one mind trusting in the one who made us, we will weather any condition that plagues us.  

Holy God,

nothing is lost

on you

or us.

The natural world

can teach us

many lessons.

Forgive us

when we fail

to learn

or fail

to listen

and reach up.

Teach us again,

dear God,

I pray.

Love, Andrea

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Dear God,

I have to confess I did not expect much.  In fact I had no expectation whatsoever.  My heart and mind worked together all the way to the wedding.  My heart hardened and my mind set itself with a hard jaw.  There was no way I planned to be hurt or upset by family members.  No way.

Yet, as preparations were complete and the wedding unfolded, I found my heart softening.  I know it was not me massaging my heart; it was you, Holy One.  By the time we arrived at the reception and found our place at the table with family who saved us a place, your merciful love simply unfolded before me.  Laughter was all around.  Concerns were experienced.  Love was revealed.  At one time our grandson came inside the venue, invited me outside for pictures where all the rest of the family was waiting and held my hand as we walked side by side.  I was almost embarrassed by the sign of affection.

I learned the lesson of faith once again.  When I believe things are impossible, you show me you still have the final word and action.  You can change anything.  Yes, we can have things our own way, our own LIMITED way or we can have it your way.  

Thank you

for the gift

and the reminder.

I am stubborn,

O Father,

and reluctant

to totally trust.

I am sorry.

Thank you

for mercy

and compassion.

Thank you

for unexpected surprises.

Love, Andrea

Friday, June 25, 2021

Dear God,

I sat on the porch and watched the birds fly in and out of the garden.  Bluebirds, robins, cardinals, sparrows and tiny wrens played, sang and hopped along the black, iron archway.  I couldn't help but gaze upon their happy journey of feeding, singing and flying.  What a wonderful world, I said to myself.

Too often we fail to simply pause and look out on the natural world.  We are too busy with everything else and so we miss some of the most beautiful views just outside our window.  Today I did just that...paused, gazed and appreciated.  I was blessed.

O God,

forgive me

for failing

to recognize

all you provide

day after day.

There is

so much beauty

around us.

I am sorry

I fail

to notice

and say

thank you.

Bless you

for continuing

to bless us.

Love, Andrea

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Dear God,

Why do you do it?  Why do you give gifts from on high?  Why do you love so much?  Anytime I receive an unexpected gift from you, I ask these questions.

Today as I was working on a retreat session for our upcoming covenant retreat, I thought I needed a song to follow a Litany of Light I was writing.  Suddenly, three words came to me...Light one candle.  Is that a song? I asked myself.  I looked through the hymnal but there was no song by that title.  Then I decided to  google it.  The song title popped up...Light One Candle by Peter, Paul and Mary.  I clicked on the song and listened to it.  I couldn't help but weep; it was perfect.  I had never heard the song before, didn't even know it existed.  I realized once again it was your work and your work only.

Today I

was blessed again

by you,

Loving Father.

All I

can utter

are words

of praise 

and thanksgiving.

Thank you,

thank you,

thank you.

Love always, Andrea

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Dear God,

This morning we sat at your feet for probably the 1,500th time.  As our covenant group moves into silence and then devotion and prayer, we ask your spirit breath to lead us in our gathering time every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m.  We are never disappointed.

As we shared and listened, always giving way to the leading of your spirit, we observed as one of us shared a most difficult situation and then allowed you to move us in difficult questioning.  Because your wise spirit was in our midst, we sensed your loving hand moving judgment closer to acceptance.  We knew it was your work, not our own and we gave thanks.

Holy Spirit God,

thank you

for the

countless ways

you move

in our midst.

Thank you

for making

hard things easier.

Thank you

for love

that eases

and relieves.

Love, Andrea

 

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Dear God,

Every day you remind us of small and big truths.  One truth I learned today was that faith will always conquer fear.  Amazingly, you give me regular opportunities to practice this truth. 

Today was the challenge of trusting faith to help me overcome my fear of flying.  Every time the pilot pushes the plane forward and we roar down the runway, I have to pray and give my faith a chance to conquer the fear I feel.  When rising in the air, I felt that crazy trepidation; yet, at the same time it propelled me to pray, to take your hand and to breathe in trust.  

While I don't like the spiritual challenges you provide, I am grateful to practice the gifts you give to help strengthen and encourage.  It is true I was grateful to touch down at my destination but I always whispered my prayers of thanksgiving for giving faith and trust a real chance.

Almighty and Loving God,

thank you

for every

generous gift.

Thank you

for helping me

rise to

the occasion

of faith.

Thank you

for helping me

overcome my fear

one more time.

Love, Andrea

Monday, June 21, 2021

Dear God,

It is coming together!  The spiritual path holy project is really beginning to see its fulfillment.  Thirteen or so years ago you pointed to the tangled woods and whispered, "There is the opening to the spiritual path."  Although I had no idea a spiritual path was hidden inside, I began the work with you.  Today with edging and mulching, so much is being revealed.

Throughout the years I never felt hurried.  There was no deadline on the work to be done.  Now more than a decade later, smaller projects are being unveiled and completed.  I can hardly believe my eyes.  I now see what you saw even before the first shovel was put in the ground.

I am amazed by your vision and promise, Creative Spirit God; you open doors and lead the way.  If only we say yes, you can do far more in us than we could ever imagine, even using we who are not trained creative workers. I am blessed to witness your work, O God, so very blessed.

Great and Mighty God,

thank you

for the gift

of your spirit.

Thank you

for your vision

and promise.

Thank you

for leading us

in your 

wondrous adventure.

All glory 

to you,

Holy and Loving God.

Yours, Andrea

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Dearest God,

Joy welled up within me as I sat at the picnic table on the lawn beside the ocean in Biddeford Pool, Maine.  I was drawn to the scene before me of a single sailing boat out just a few hundred yards.  The wind was breezy and the boat sailed along, sometimes leaning left and then right.  But one thing was for sure, the boat was dead in the water without the perfect wind.

That boat circled my mind back to you.  For we are exactly like the sailing ship that sails along with your spirit wind and stops dead center without it.  With you we can face every challenge by allowing your spirit breath to be our guide, strength and power.  We can take the chosen paths as you lay open the possibilities.  When we do, so much wonderment unfolds before us.  What we are left with it praise and gratitude, praise and gratitude, praise and gratitude.

Thank you,

Spirit God,

for the wind

that guides us.

Thank you

for faith

that makes us aware.

Thank you

for breathing

on me.

Love, Andrea

Saturday, June 19, 2021

Dear God,

The sign just above the church door stated, "Come to me all you who are heavy laden and I will give you rest."  I breathed in the truth of that when I took my daily walk this morning.  How many times have I found rest in you, O Lord?  Hundreds, thousands, multiple thousands, oh yes!  There is some weariness that can only be overcome by you and this is the kind.

Although we may not know it, I believe you put your own DNA into us at conception.  There is a part of us, a very unique part that blesses us with special rest.  It is the type that relaxes every muscle, bone, joint, flesh and fiber.  Your kind of rest makes our weariness vanish as if it had never resided within us.

When I gazed upon the sign this morning, I counted my blessings once again.

Loving God,

thank you

for your

loving provision

for all

your children.

Thank you

for giving us rest.

Thank you

for the

incredible relationship

you provide

through faith.

Love always, Andrea

Friday, June 18, 2021

Dearest God,

A week or so ago you whispered into my ear "last things."  I took that to mean last things to complete some work on our spiritual path.  

For 13 years I have been working on the spiritual path you asked me to create in our woods.  Together, you and I and a three other friends have opened up spaces by clearing all kinds of debris thrown "over the hill" a hundred years ago.  Broken glass, barbed wire, rusted toys, dishes, cutlery and pots are just a few of the items tossed.  In addition we have dug, clipped, sawed, pruned, pulled, pushed and cleaned a half acre of gnarly, tangled invasive species that choked out many native plants.  Finally, you nudged me to complete certain areas and what fun and joy it has been.

As I edged and mulched, I saw the glory of your hand.  I viewed what you have seen all along.  I had no idea what a finished project would look like.  I knew it would be beautiful because you only do beautiful work.  I was blessed to give thanks to you for your vision, dream, hope, mission and love.  As I continue to put last things on other areas, I know I will be breathing out my love right back to you.  For all who kayak or canoe along the river will witness the beauty of your creation.  It is still not done; so much is left to do but after 13 years together we are fulfilling your desire for the land.

Gracious and Loving God,

thank you

for last things,

for quiet whisperings

and gentle nudgings.

Thank you

for the

amazing beauty

unfolding here

on Pleasant Street.

Thank you

for mystical moments

that are revealed

as we

work together.

Love, Andrea

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Dear God,

Your spiritual path is being readied for pilgrims who need to walk it.  For more than a decade I have been working on a spiritual path in the woods.  Never my project or one I would want to take on, you called me to the task and I have labored with you these many years.

I listen to you.  You show me the way.  You guide me to the way the path meanders, where to plant flowers, how to set stone, cut down dead and invasive trees and open areas for special purpose.  What is becoming extraordinarily beautiful has been your work alone.  I am blessed to have been a simple worker in your holy calling.

Is there nothing

you can't do,

Creative, Living God?

You whisper,

nudge and 

challenge us

to do things

we cannot 

possibly see

for the future.

You remind us

we don't have

to know

how it

will end;

you just 

ask us

to follow.

Thank you

for choosing me

for your work.

I am humbled,

so very humbled

to work

in the dirt

with you.

Love always, Andrea

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Dear God,

Thank you for all the miracles you do enabling us to do more than we think we can.  I did not think I could lose weight.  I needed to because of health reasons.  So, I prayed and prayed and prayed.  I asked your help to give me a desire to walk and to eat better.  After many weeks of prayer I awakened one morning to the thought it was a good day for a journey outside.  As a result of your good work in my life, today the scales dipped downward by ten pounds.

Why do we think we cannot do something?  Why do we fail to walk this life in faith with you as our strength?  Why do we choose fear instead of faith?

I do not know all the answers to these questions.  I only know at this moment I am walking in and by faith with you and you are doing a marvelous work in me.  I am exceedingly grateful.

Holy, holy, holy

are you,

Lord God.

Thank you

for the gift

of strength,

of trust

and of hope.

Thank you

for leading me

to better health

and greater faith.

Love, Andrea

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Dear God,

Outside our kitchen window the nearly-100-year-old, delicate, pink roses dance in the wind.  They belong to my neighbor.  They reside in our "community" garden we created together.  In the beginning a web of tangled, invasive bittersweet lorded over the garden.  After three years we finally managed a beautiful garden.  But I can't help but believe you had a hand in it all.

Whenever a breeze blows, I think of your spirit wind.  And when it blows gently and beautifully, it is like a sacred dance, one between you and whatever and whoever is dancing.  The roses especially, along with the Japanese willow tree, move this way and that, happily blessing the view of all those blessed to see it. And I am left to decide whether to pray in gratitude first or simply to join the dance.

Holy and Living God,

thank you

for all

that is attentive

to your spirit.

Thank you

for the beauty

outside my

kitchen window.

Thank you

for faith

that quickens us

to see,

hear and dance.

Love, Andrea

Monday, June 14, 2021

Dear God,

You invite us to be part of your story.  Each day as our awareness begins you share your story, the story of creation, nature, relationship and more.  You start our day by singing out your love for us.  You nudge us to acknowledge your presence and continue the conversation all day long.  You sing out trust and hope encouraging us to stretch and grow in our love for one another, you with us and us with you and one another.  

Together we write the story of faith, love, grace, confession and joy.  We can write and rewrite and write some more.  We get to choose what will be part of the story and how much we want to be part of a story that is far greater than our story only.  What anticipation we can carry when we reflect upon a story written by a divine pen.  Our name, part of your story.

Thank you,

Gracious God,

for your generosity,

kindness and love.

Who wouldn't want

to be part

of your story.

Thank you

for the invitation.

Love, Andrea

Sunday, June 13, 2021

Dear God,

The little bird's song is larger than it is.  Every day she sings a beautiful song.  She almost commands attention as she tells her story.

There is something about that tiny bird that speaks volumes to me.  She challenges all who hear her.  It is like her song of faith, a witness to the power of the Almighty to give her voice and place to sing.  Even as I listen to her at this moment, I am drawn to her song, her joy and her hope.

Lord, help

me sing

my own song

of faith.

Teach me

to be

like the

little bird.

Show us

the way

to sing you

a song

of love.

Yours, Andrea

Saturday, June 12, 2021

Dear God,

A bright red male cardinal keeps showing up outside my windows, in the kitchen, the bedroom, dining room, bathroom and back room.  He is beautiful as he warbles and flies from one branch to another.  Someone once said the appearance of cardinals is a sign of your presence.  I don't know whether that is true or not but why not?

I love the fact you have given us signs and symbols that remind us of your holy, living presence.  Daily you keep us aware of your nearness because we forget and fail to anticipate you are with us every day.  We need constant reminders so we do not slip into a narrow, earthly view of life.  While this is wonderful, it is never a full picture.  And who would not want more?

Blessed are you,

Almighty, Creative God.

You are

a wonder

to us.

Thank you

for the

gentle reminders

not only

of your presence

but also

the presence

of faith.

Love, Andrea

Friday, June 11, 2021

Dear God,

My heart wells with exceeding joy when my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter drive up to our home.  Smiles come naturally when we see one another.  What makes that happen, O God?  How is it you create such love for one another?

When we think of love, we may describe it in terms of nature, a favorite job, home, vacation or even experience.  But when we talk about family and friends, something else is factored in.  In both cases that kind of love does not produce itself; there is much more.  While I don't know how to create that kind of love, I know it happens within me and I like to think that something more is you.

Thank you

for love

that changes,

blesses and inspires.

Thank you

for touching us

in ways

that give life.

Thank you

for your kindness.

Love, Andrea

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Dear God,

Is the red redder than usual, purple more purple, pink and yellow the same?  Or is their something more at play?  I have never seen more bright, vivid and radiant colors among the flowers before.  As I take my morning walk, I am awed by their brilliance.

I wonder if we always see the same thing.  Do we all witness the color red the same?  Or does faith give us a deeper dimension with which to see?  

Loving God,

you give

so many

beautiful gifts.

Thank you

for the 

spring gift

of color.

Thank you

for faith

that blesses us

with great gratitude.

Love, Andrea

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Dear God,

Seemingly a song fell out of thin air into my mind as I worked on the spiritual path.  I started humming the melody as I remembered the song from my teen years.  But hearing it was different this time.  In the 1960's I dreamed about boyfriends.  This time I realized the song was all about you.

"Only you can make this world seem right; only you can make the darkness bright.  Only you and you alone can thrill me like you do and fill my heart with love for only you."  The lyrics from the song, "Only You" by the Platters really is a love song from you to us and us to you.  The more I hummed it, the closer I felt to you.

I am wowed by the continual way you inspire and bless, O God.  I wasn't thinking back 50 years; neither was I thinking about that song.  However, you brought it to me and for a couple of days I have been humming and singing, so grateful for the gift and for the giver.

Holy God,

thank you

for unexpected gifts.

You are

forever blessing

and inspiring us.

You are God;

there is none

like you.

Love, Andrea 

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Dear God, 

The tiny bird stands atop her white colonial birdhouse.  She sings with all her power.  Because her babies are safely tucked inside home, she sings.

Lord, if only we began our day with singing, offering up our praise and thanksgiving, we too could sing out larger than ourselves.  We could tell you our day's story filled with joy and/or sorrow.  We could lift up our concerns, fears and anxieties.  But more than all this, we could speak with you first, first thing in the morning, first person, first time lifting our voice.  What a way to start our day with our creator, friend and wise one!

O Lord,

you are worthy

of our praise

and thanksgiving.

Help us

not wait

until later

but begin

first thing.

Let the

little birds

teach us

a thing

or two.

Love, Andrea

Monday, June 7, 2021

Dear God,

Five words leaned into my mind this morning as I began to write, "the coming of your spirit."  The coming of your spirit, there can't be any more meaningful words than these.  The coming of your spirit includes anticipation, hope, assurance, peace and joy.  Something is going to happen.

In dark times we pray for your spirit to come, O God, and you never fail to appear.  We may not be aware but it happens nonetheless.  How do we know?  Because your son Jesus made a promise a long time ago.  "I will be with you always even to the end of the age."  

Today, dear God, may I surrender into your coming.  May I listen fully for your word.  May I reply yes to whatever you ask. 

Come, Lord Jesus, come.

May I

be ready

for you.

Cleanse my

own spirit

so that

your spirit

and mine

may meet,

pure and holy.

Love always, Andrea

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Dear God,

Thank you for the gift of anticipation.  For weeks my covenant group has been talking about our upcoming retreat.  We have discussed our theme, sessions and who is assigned to lead.  Yesterday we talked about what beverages we will have when we get together.  LOL, really what kind of coffee???

It has been 18 months since we were last together and we can't wait to reunite.  We plan to look at the period of the pandemic with political chaos and conflict, hundreds of thousands becoming ill with Covid and an economic shutdown.  We want to discuss how we were influenced by darkness and how and where we saw your light.  We want to exam how we were changed, what we learned about ourselves and our world and the next steps you want us to take as we step into the future with you and all those around us near and far.

To anticipate such a warm, rewarding time is to share our gratitude, blessings and insights.  Like children waiting for Christmas and birthdays, we too are excited and long to spend three days dwelling in your loving presence.

Holy, holy, holy

are you,

Lord God.

Thank you

for blessing us

in both

the darkness

and the light.

You are God;

there is

no other.

Love, Andrea

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Dear God,

When we totally rely on you, we find hope for any situation.  When we trust you, we do not have to fear.  When we follow, life takes on new purpose, confidence and joy.

Some days are easygoing days.  On those non-eventful days, I sometimes reflect upon my blessings, thinking of your amazing generosity, careful tending and loving grace.  Those are great days because they cause me to think on you, your purpose for my life and the countless times you have revealed your unconditional, undeserved love.

Today is just one of those days!

Living God,

thank you

for faith

that instills

within us

an ability

to listen

for your voice

and hear

your word

for our lives.

Although there 

are those

who think

they are god,

there is

no substitute

for you.

Thank you

for this

inspiring day.

Love, Andrea

Friday, June 4, 2021

Dearest God,

Yours is the story of transformation, of change and hope, of love and joy.  Susan, my spiritual path friend, has worked summer weekends for six years on the spiritual path in our woods.  She has dug and pruned and dug some more and pulled roots and dug even more, never wearying.  Today when I asked her why she does it, without hesitation she said, "It is cleansing.  Every time I dig up roots or clear an area, I feel I am doing the same inside me."

Now I have known Susan for a number of years.  I know a good portion of her story.  She is courageous, strong and giving.  She has endured more than most.  But if there was only one word to describe her story, it would be the word "transformation."  She has been transformed; she is transforming and she will continue to transform.  She cleans and clears the woods making way for the spiritual path just as she is internally, inside the room named faith.  She knows the only real power she possesses is the power of faith.  

Susan knows the real power is the power of God.  She believes you are the source of power that changes and transforms her.  She knows she could never be where she is today if she had not trusted you to do your work in her.  Although together we are transforming the woods removing all the invasive species, downed limbs, dead trees, leaves and unwanted debris,, we both know at the same time you are transforming each of us.

You are 

the source

of all good

in our lives,

Gracious and Loving God.

Thank you

for blessing us

with transformation.

Thank you

for allowing us

to rid ourselves

of everything

that keeps us

from becoming

full, healthy

and whole

human beings.

Thank you

for pouring faith

inside us,

for welcoming us

to your side

in every situation

and condition.

You are God;

there is none

like you.

Love, Andrea

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Dear God,

As I looked out over the Mousam River, I watched as it flowed toward the ocean.  I thought how beautiful and obedient it was, doing exactly as you created it to do.  There is something extraordinarily beautiful about those things that follow your lead, your calling.

The same is true for all those children who follow the lead of their Heavenly Father.  They radiate a special kind of glow when they act in faith to love and serve you and others.  I remember Florence who in her 80's hugged everyone who came through the church door on Sundays mornings and prayed for all when she gathered for prayer group every Wednesday morning.  Her generosity of faith, love and spirit inspired and blessed every single person.

Thank you, 

Loving God,

for leading us

in faith.

Teach us

to trust

and follow

every day.

Thank you

for bringing Florence

to me

this morning.

Gone from

this earth,

her memory

and faith

still blesses.

Love, Andrea

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Dear God,

Today as I worked alone on the spiritual path, the word "lines" came to me.  I was edging, plucking weeds and planting.  As I sat back and listened to you, you whispered wisdom to me.  Lines can be rigid, hard and unyielding.  They can box in, prevent movement and hold captive.  But lines can also be soft and giving.  They can invite steps forward, sideways and backward.  They can be like doors and windows always open to whatever comes.  They can offer adventure, exploration and wonderment.  They can be stepped over, stepped on and even danced around.  As I listened, I smiled knowing how faith always brings an added dimension of human living.

I looked at the lines of my edging and prayed the soil, plants, trees, river and breezes will always bring invitation to all who come, an invitation to peace, joy, hope, challenge and love.

Thank you

for the lessons

of faith,

Holy God.

Thank you

for teaching me.

Thank you

for challenges

that always

take me

beyond where

I am

to where

you want me

to go.

Love, Andrea

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Dear God,

I can't help but offer prayers of thanksgiving for asking me to partner with you to create a spiritual path and hermitage.  What was it thirteen years ago when you pointed to a place in the tangled, ominous-looking woods and said, "There is the opening to the spiritual path."  Stunned, I simply replied, "Spiritual path?"  It all began that year when I put the first shovel into the ground.

As I daily work in the dirt, clearing, cleaning, sawing, dragging logs, raking and planting, I think of you.  I am naturally drawn to prayer and meditation.  I feel such at peace working hard, laboring for you.  And the wonder of it all, well there are many wonders, is that I followed your lead all these years.  I was never in a rush or in a frenzy for what was not yet done.  And the beauty of it all is astounding to me since I am not a master gardener or designer.  I listened to you, to the trees and ferns, the rocks and breezes.  I was lead every time to the next step, the next task and the result has been incredible blessings.

Thank you,

dear God,

for including me

in your

amazing plan.

Thank you

for giving me

the desire,

the willingness

to work daily

and the

eternal joy

at being

at your side

listening, ever listening.

I am blessed,

so very blessed.

Love, Andrea

May 31, 2021

Dear God,

For some crazy reason we think ourselves to be powerful people!  Yet, today as I sat at the ocean watching the rain fall and the high, roaring waves break on shore, I was reminded of your almighty power in creating the cosmos.  Not one single person has your power, Mighty God.

But I was also reminded when we team up with you, when we take your lead and when we tackle the hard problems that face us, we are able to do more than we thought possible!  We share a power to do what we need to do.  There are so many examples of people doing impossible things.

As I reflect upon those close to me, I think of how some have overcome great difficulties when they trusted you to help them.  In my own life, my greatest accomplishments have come through linking myself to your love, compassion, wisdom, insight and leadership.  In those moments I do not take credit because I know that I know that I know your power was the source of my own.  Today as I consider all that has happened, I give thanks to you, Holy and Loving God.

Thank you

for memories

of power

from on high.

Thank you

for leading us

to you,

for trusting you

and for

working with you

to achieve

whatever task

is before us.

Thank you

for blessing us

again and again.

Love, Andrea