Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Dear God,

Each day you afford us the opportunity to be a receptacle of light.  When we say no, we add darkness to the world.  We carry darkness to those around us, friends, family, neighbors and even strangers.  We can spread darkness by gestures, behaviors, lack of caring, insensitivity, and despair.  We can sprinkle it as we drive, walk through the grocery aisles, ignore those who need help, insist on our own way and fail to be a good citizen.  Day after day of our own darkness can lead to whole families and communities being surrounded by darkness.  Why would we want to do that?

When we say yes to your offer to carry the light, we can brighten every person and place we travel.  We can share warmth and radiate light for their paths.  We can bring joy, hope and peace to the weary and the worn.  We can provide a way for those who think there is no way.  The light, your light, can transform people and communities in the most beautiful ways.  Why wouldn't we want to be part of your light for the world.  We can be like the light shining in the darkness on the hill for all to see.

Holy God,

teach us again

how to receive

your light

and become

that light

for others.

Shine on us,

Compassionate and Merciful God.

Warm our hearts,

clear our minds,

enlarge our faith,

increase our trust

and rebuild

our willingness

to love

and serve.

Yours, Andrea