Many years ago I made a deal with God. I’m not sure if
you’re supposed to do that, but at the time, it seemed like the only thing to
do. I had worked through the trials and tribulations of my early 20’s and had
found my way back onto a path better lit for my journey through life.
The path I chose did not come without its challenges. When I
finally reached a point of total confusion, I prayed:
“God, if you will let me have this family. I promise you, I
will serve you when you call me.”
As those words left my lips, I felt immediately relieved of
the burden I was carrying. My mind stopped spinning. My heartbeat steadied. My
prayer was answered.
Since then, I’ve been thoughtfully and prayerfully
discerning how best to hold up my end of the deal.
I had thought the answer would be as simple as the prayer. You
may laugh at my naivety, but I truly believed what was causing me such strife
before I struck my deal was indeed the answer. Upon many more years of
reflection, stubbornness, and, yes, more confusion, I concluded my calling may
be different then I had imagined.
I have been to the wilderness and back. I’ve made good
choices and I’ve made bad choices. I’ve realized that what I thought I believed
in, I didn’t really know.
I have learned much along life’s journey and am grateful to
every loving guide that has helped me along the way. It is with great humility
that I write the following stories and reflections in the hope of sharing light
and love with others.
With God’s help, I present this book to you and pray:
God, may these words bring comfort and strength to those who
read them. May these words engulf their reader in love as I know you so dearly
love. May these words inspire and empower him or her to more clearly focus on
what is good and right. May these words chase away the fear and darkness and
shed light and happiness. May these words lead people to the answers or
connections they may be seeking.
Dear God, help us to see as you see, to hear as you hear, to
feel as you feel and to love as you love.
Thank you for the gifts and experiences that you have given me
and thank you for leading me. My life is better with you.
I pray that these words make a difference. Amen. (So be it!)
With Love and Light,
LT
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