Friday, January 31, 2025

Dear God,

Thirty-one days into the new year.  A quick assessment to see how I am doing in 2025 is always good.  Have I exhibited hope?  What ways?  Have I exhibited mercy?  To whom for what?  Have I exhibited compassion?  Who has felt my loving prayers or gentle touch?  Have I been continually in touch with you, Creator of this New Year?

What good is daily living if I am not in touch with who I am and what am I doing for good in this world?  Even in difficult times and dark days, I can still bring kindness to those in need of it.  I can smile to those frowning, crying, shouting or cursing.  I can turn the other cheek reminding myself I am not giving it away to those who seek to steal my joy, my self-confidence or my faith.  I can carry the light to someone knowing there is still enough light for me when my own light is dimming.

How can I expect the world to be a better place if I am not active to do so myself?  

Holy God,

thank you

for being

my constant companion.  

Whether as light

or grace

or love,

you are

in us

working not only

for our good

but the good

of others

as well.

Thank you

for a reminder

to pause,

reflect

and give thanks.

Love, Andrea