Thursday, January 13, 2022

Dear God,

The words popped off the page, "You who were far away have been drawn near."  The words of St. Paul to the Ephesians so blessed me as I reflected upon times when I was far away through neglect, lack of interest or sin.  Yet, you, Blessed God, drew near to me, your wandering child.  I who was once lost was found.  The warm reunion of father and daughter blesses me still.

Why do you care so much, O God?  Why is your love always available and accessible?  Why do you come to us when it appears we do not?  The answer is simple.  You are love.  You are mercy.  You are compassion.  You are kindness.  You are grace.  One who is all these will never leave a child alone or far away.

When I really ponder all this and the way your minister to me because of it all, I am blown away.  There is no one who cares like you, no one who loves more, no one who is constant, consistent and comforting.  No one.  Thanks be to God!

Holy, holy, holy

are you,

Lord God.

Thank you

for blessing me,

for blessing

the whole

of creation.

May all

praise you

now and always.

Love, Andrea