Saturday, December 7, 2024

Dear God,

Last night I believe I heard angels sing as the cold, wintry air blew in my open bedroom window.  The front porch chimes tinkled and I listened as the late-night sounds appeared.  So glorious to know the neighborhood is asleep, Christmas lights are glowing and night owls are hooting.  It is a world most of us know nothing about when we fall into our beds, pray and fall into slumber.  

Several times I have awakened late into the night to go to the bathroom and find several deer grazing in our front yard.  I stay quiet and watch as if I am the only one awake to see the beauty unfolding in front of me.  I murmur silently as I offer up my prayers of gratitude.  I feel so close to you, nature and the mystery of Advent!

Thank you,

for surprising moments

where your spirit

comes to us

face to face.

Thank you

for filling

our lungs

with holy spirit breath.

Thank you

for Advent love.

Yours, Andrea