You are Gracious beyond measure

Each day I am learning new things, reading new scriptures, and each day I continue to be amazed at the resounding Grace, Joy, Peace and Hope the love of Christ can bring into my life.

Tonight I attended a life group meeting with other women who are trying to connect with God and follow a life based upon the teachings of Jesus.  It is such a blessing to be able to discuss the issues of my life with people of a like mind. 

I am so thirsty and each experience is a fresh glass of water.  It's the simple smile, the wonderous feeling of belongning - finally feeling at home within my soul.

I think, why did you leave me out in the cold for so long?.  Then I realize that I was not listening to you calling me.  And part of me thinks that maybe I was meant to experience some things that could help me relate to others.  Without that Godless life experience, would my true faith be as sweet?

I want to open my arms to people who are missing your word.  Who are desperately seeking your comfort, yet are lost on how to find you.  Please use me as a vessel to bring this joy to others. I pray that you give me the courage and strength to speak up about you, regardless of where I am.  I pray that when I feel the need to speak of you, I have the voice that will carry your word.  I pray that you will not let me turn my back on you because through you Lord I am realizing that my life now carries a new meaning that is fulfilling.

I pray that you find ways into the lives of the women of life group, who can find solace and comfort in you at times of need to be strong women, strong mothers, strong wives, strong friends - and at the same time be humble enough that you are a voice of reason in their nights and times of need.  I pray you allow me the opportunity to always listen to their examples.

You are amazing, you are all that is Holy.  To be able to forgive the sin that we commit, to have allowed your Son to give his life for our sin is a wonderous self-less sacrifice that so many would never, ever make and I thank you that you do not make us make that choice. 

I think of the long, long, long list of sins that I have made, choices that took me away from you and to know that now you have not only forgiven me but can no longer even see them is an unmeasurable gift.