Sunday, May 1, 2022

Dear God,

Silence, that sacred place of time and space, opens us to your spirit like no other.  As we let go of pervasive thoughts, busyness and work, we enter into the vast, open space of light where we meet you, Wondrous Creator.  Silence affords us peace, holy presence and breath.  

Why then do we fear silence?  For decades I was afraid of the "quiet."  I could only imagine nothing good resided there.  I always thought something bad lived there.  

Yet, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, somehow, I knew I had to step into the silence to find what I needed.  Through my desperation and deep fear, I opened the door that had always been unlocked.  I walked through there hearing your invitation.  Terrified, I found deep darkness.  At the same time, I felt your glorious presence awaiting me.  Surely, there I found you.  It mattered not whether there was sure footing, light to lead my way out or breath enough for the moment.  When I found you, I had everything I needed.  There we dwelled together.

Everlasting God,

your living presence

gives us

more peace

than we

could muster

in a lifetime.

Trusting you,

falling backward

into your arms,

does not give

a way out.

Rather it gives

a way in.

Blessings to you,

my Great Comforter.

Forever yours, Andrea