Sunday, October 9, 2022

Dear God,

When ten people see the same thing, how come some see things on the surface while others see something extraordinary?  What does it take for us to see more?

It seems faith can help us see deeper and wider.  It can persuade us to take a second or third look or invite us to look beyond the simple picture to something more.  Our hearts can be stirred, our souls moved and our minds challenged.  

I remember a particularly challenging time when I looked up into the sky and saw the bright moon and twinkling stars.  But another look while praying inspired me to see you and I dancing among the stars and planets.  I recall feeling such joy and wonder.  

It was a time when I felt lonely and forgotten.  Just recently diagnosed with cancer, I felt stuck in fear.  I yearned for peace.  The vision gave me just what I needed.

Loving God,

thank you

for drawing us close

in difficult times.

Thank you

for inspiring me

to look again.

Thank you

for unexpected gifts

and beautiful surprises.

Love, Andrea