Sunday, December 4, 2022

Dear God,

I stood in the middle of heaven today as I sat listening to the sacred arts concert, "Let Angel Trumpets Sound."  A smile spread wide on my face as soloists, instrumentalists and a choir offered their talents, faith and hope to all seated in the sanctuary.  While we sat in the front pew, we could see and hear up close.  It became very personal as we were drawn closer and closer to you.

Advent is such a wondrous time of experiencing the beauty of Christmas and the coming again of Christ more personal in the world.  As I opened myself to the offering of music and exquisite Christmas decorations complete with lighted candles, joy filled my soul and I knew once again that Christ is so very real and present.

As I drank in the living food and water, I murmured my prayers of thanksgiving to you, my living, loving God.

Thank you,

Light of the World,

for the gifts

of Advent.

Thank you

for the hope

I took home.

Thank you

for love

made manifest

one more time.

Yours forever, Andrea