Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Dear God, 

When we long for living water and do nothing, we are often disappointed.  We blame you thinking you should do it all.  But that is not so.  If we do not let down our bucket into the well, we can expect to remain thirsty.

Why do we expect you to do it all for us, dear God?  Why are we spiritually lazy and emotionally ineffective?  Our relationship with you is a partnership, each expected to do their part.  You are present with us 24/7; however, many times we are running in different directions anticipating you will be present working for our good when we are not even present with you.

On the other hand when we walk hand in hand, when we listen, really listen with faith, we will hear you calling our name.  Although our answer may be delayed or not what we had desired at that particular moment, we can find peace and hope in our waiting.  We can learn to trust again and how to surrender into your hands.  Waiting can offer us much more than just an answer to our prayer.

Loving God,

teach us

your ways

once again.

We sorely

need you.

Thank you

for every

life lesson.

Yours, Andrea