Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Dear God,

When we allow worry and fear to infiltrate our minds, bodies and souls, our world diminishes, getting smaller and smaller and smaller until it is so small, we live in a tight, smothering and lonesome place.  Our whole person falls into dysfunction unable to breathe properly, think clearly and move well.

On the other hand, when we allow calm, solitude and peace to penetrate, our world grows larger, more

liberating and free and filled with possibility.  There is much room in which to grow, stretch and even dance.  So much space opens us to new ideas and insights, joy, hope and even laughter.  While our conditions or situations remain the same, we do not because we live in a space where much can happen.  We can take hold of those things that brighten our lives, restore our hope and give us options.  This is the space called holy because it gives light and life.

Amazing God,

thank you

for reminding us

of your

divine space.

Teach us

how to climb

out of

our tiny spaces.

Enlarge our trust,

our beliefs,

and our capacity

for growth,

insight, wisdom,

grace and hope.

Love, Andrea