Friday, February 4, 2022

Dear God,

Right now, as I sit in the kitchen writing you. all I hear is the whir of the refrigerator and sporadically the caw of huge, black crows outside.  But more importantly in the stillness, I hear you.

I am overwhelmed with awe and grace as we spend these quiet, holy moments together.  Often, I ask myself why.  Why do you give me such amazing gifts, O God?  Why me?  I am nothing special; yet you are here in this quiet space of my kitchen with me.

Throughout the years I have learned to trust you.  My life is not perfect or altogether happy.  At the same time these are my most joyous times.  While my life and relationships are not what I would like them to be, I have to admit I am full of you.  Why?  Because you have filled me up with you, your presence, your love and your kindness.  What beauty I create is all because of you.  What troubles I create is all on me.  But you are here and now present.  I am full of gratitude!

Thank you,

O God,

for quiet moments

of faith

and hope

and love.

You mystify me.

You fill me.

Love always, Andrea