Thursday, February 12, 2026

Dear God,

I am sitting here in the quiet except for the low murmur of the furnace.  Although there is peace all around me, I still feel restless from national and international chaos.  I have allowed it to get inside my skin and if I am honest, in my DNA cells.  

Is it possible to rid myself of it, or should I?  There is part of me that believes I need to keep it where it is to keep me on my toes and engaged in the fight for freedom, justice and peace for all.  The battle is never a fight for myself or those I love.  It is the struggle to release the whole human family from tyranny, hatred, lies, threats and death.  What good is it if my life is free and easy when countless millions are in the long conflict to rise from man-made evil?  How can I be truly free when so many others are caged in fear, loss and suffering?

Dear God,

I believe

you designed us

with the capacity

for peace

and love

and justice.

You gave us

faith and courage

as our strength

and power.

Remind us

of your gifts

then guide us

to do

your perfect will

for all

you have made.

Yours, Andrea