Friday, December 31, 2021

Dear God,

Oh, if only our ways were your ways!  We would anticipate, expect and celebrate daily living in your holy presence!

Yesterday when my great granddaughter handed me a Christmas bag, I was shocked.  "For me?"  I spoke.  She nodded yes.  I was not used to receiving a gift from Ryan and his family because I had not seen him in seven years.  I had always sent gifts but never expected anything in return.

I had no idea what was in the bag but when I drew it out, I swallowed hard, again shocked.  It was a lovely, colorful, wooden lighthouse.  What an unusual gift to receive, I thought until I remembered our covenant group conference call on Wednesday when a member called me a "lighthouse."  I knew then you were at work once again blessing, inspiring and leading.

When we ask you to open our hearts, minds and souls to your spirit, you do so.  Then when we actually use them for a deeper, fuller awareness of your spirit in our lives, we are shocked by your grace.

Blessed are you,

Almighty and Compassionate God.

Thank you

for your

wondrous gifts

of lighthouses

and grace.

Thank you

for reminding us

of your

holy presence.

Love, Andrea