Friday, April 26, 2024

Dear God,

Who may come into your living presence, Holy One?  Kings, the wealthy or the righteous? Or may even the sinners, the lost, the despairing, the hopeless and the broken?  When may we come?  On Sundays only?  No, the door to your heart is always open to all who are looking for the God who cares, who reaches out and embraces all.

There is no rule sheet on your door, O God, no list of responsibilities that one must do to find you and spend time with you.  It is precisely that we are not perfect or clean or pure that we are invited in.  We are welcome anytime, any way and in any condition.  Love is always calling to us.

The church has not always done a good job connecting us with you.  We talk about a demanding God, a judging God and a jealous God.  You created us out of love.  You talk to us in love.  You offer us your love.  Love can heal, help, reconcile, renew, restore, open, forgive, guide and more.  Love is you, dear God, love is you.

Teach us

your ways,

O God.

Show us

the way

to you.

Help us

take steps

toward you.

Yours, Andrea