Dear God

Dear God,

I just want to make it clear at the outset that a letter such as this does not constitute a return from my leave of absence, nor should it be heard as a plea, prayer, or "please" list; just for the record, a letter is not to be viewed as being on talking terms and in this particular case, does not require or necessitate a response (verbal, spiritual, physical, emotional... or any other way that the Holy Spirit may choose to correspond).

I know that we are not talking and may not for awhile yet, but, if we were... I might say this:

Gracious Father,

Years ago, you taught me in an incredibly tangible way, that we need to give to you what is yours; just as a shepherd is the only one who ever really knows his sheep and a master toy maker is the only that can ever truly fix one of his toys... only you can bring peace to minds and hearts of your children. In that spirit of internal healing and understanding, I carry two fellow sheep to the feet of the Great Shepherd now.

In a spirit of acceptance, may each of them in turn, come to know that your love sees no bounds or limitations, transcending all humanly created labels and illnesses. If they fidget while in your arms, may you hold them ever closer as a confirmation that they are not alone and are very much in the arms of love, both tangible and non. May each one of their many tears be dried and consoled and their pain, subside.

But most of all, may each of them be completely overcome and transformed by a sense of indescribable grace so that, once back on the ground, they are confident of the hills there are to climb, resting assured in the faith that you will not leave them to struggle or wander too far or long.

Praying this in the true spirit that unites us all as brothers and sisters in you,

Amen

I guess it's a good thing that we aren't currently talking because that prayer would be a lot to remember every night for a few nights. Oh, and just before I go to attempt sleep for an hour or two, in case you are wondering... I posted this on my blog because I once knew this incredible church go-er and role model who felt strongly that blogs were evil. She was (probably still is) incredibly smart and is right most of the time. I figure if blogs truly are evil, even a silly letter is safe not to be read by you while posted on a blog.

Signed awkwardly in silence

Me.