Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dear God,

We do not need you to shout to us in order for us to know your living presence.  The still, small voice can quickly woo us to your side.

At times we want a huge display of divine power or a miracle on a grand scale to get our attention.  However, it is in the small, sometimes almost insignificant ways where we can feel the greatest experience of your nearness.  Those small times, small ways can transform our faith, trust and hope.

I see that in a mind changed, a behavior altered and a hope renewed.  All around us are people whose lives are difficult or in shambles.  The decision not to take one's own life is a sign of your presence among us.  If we can celebrate with those who give witness to your presence, our faith can grow by leaps and bounds.  Our desire to praise can increase joy in all those around us.  Your peace can come.

Holy God,

increase our awareness

of your

sacred presence.

Teach us

to know

how and where

to look.

Grow our trust

in you,

we pray.

Love, Andrea