The Faithfulness of God
This phrase -- the faithfulness of God -- has been in my heart and head. We celebrated the 40th anniversary of final profession for three sisters yesterday afternoon, and this idea was part of the prayer and reflections.
My life has been filled lately with leavetaking. I'm preparing to move in a week, leaving behind a city that has been my home for most of the last 10 years, and a group of women, my religious sisters, whom I love deeply. My heart has been heavy, even though I know that what awaits me on the other end is good and beautiful -- another group of amazing women who are my sisters, and entrance into the novitiate.
The prayer reminded me yesterday that no matter how heavy this leavetaking feels, I am supported by and grounded in God's faithfulness. God will not abandon me, and remembering that brings me peace. My fears, doubts, sadness are so small when compared to the profound faithfulness of God. When I look over the last year, and even over the course of my lifetime, I can see that faithfulness at work in both big and small things in my life. I'm glad for the reminder to see what has been there all along.
And a song...
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Love and prayer, Helen