Saturday, July 1, 2023

Dear God,

What do we do when we don't know what to do?  When we are paralyzed by fear and anxiety?  When we are backed into a corner?  We do the only thing we can do; we fall backward into your waiting arms.

When I had breast cancer and was told I would die without surgery, I was filled with fear.  I could hardly breathe.  I had no control over anything.  I felt stuck in the middle of death.  Because I was so caught up in despair, I felt your presence calling me to let go, surrender with all of me into your loving arms.  And so I did.

Oftentimes there is no one to help us.  We do not know where to turn.  But if we pause for even a moment we will remember your countless promises to be with us, to help and guide us, to love us no matter our situation, guilt or troubles.  Your love and tender care are present with us for all time.  At that moment there is no greater promise of hope and help.  We can and must turn to you, not for ultimate answers as much as loving compassion.  Trusting in your love will bring comfort, a modicum of peace and the breath of your spirit to sustain us.

Thank you

for your

holy presence,

Merciful God.

We need you.

May we

surrender ourselves

into your hands.

Love, Andrea