Monday, February 9, 2026

Dear God,

I want to love the earth and all her people into life.  I want to give acceptance and joy.  I want to give away peace and light.  Now, how in the world do I do it, God?

Can I just will myself to give away what good stuff I have?  Can I give love to a stranger thousands of miles away?  Can I offer peace?

Although I do not know how to give away good things on a large scale, I do know how to give a smile to a grouchy or sad person.  I know how to offer help to someone who is struggling.  I know how to give kindness and compassion.  I know how to offer acceptance and appreciation.  I know how to share with someone that they matter.  These I do on a regular basis.  Perhaps the way to larger things is to start with the small ones.

Lord, make me

a light

to the nations

and to 

my neighbors

near and far.

Help compassion grow

from a

tiny seed.

Help me

make a difference

in the lives

all around me.

Yours, Andrea