Dear God,

First, I want to thank you so much for everything... 
for life, for the ability to breathe, 
that I can see, 
that I can walk... 
for all of the basics of life that as humans
we take for granted everyday... 

Second, I want to thank you 
for those parts that make me unique... 
my smile, 
my voice, 
the talent you gave me...

Thirdly, 
I want to thank you for the parents you placed me with, 
the sister you have allowed me to love,
and the friendships you have allowed to cultivate.

I love you so much, God... 
I am completely overwhelmed by your perfectness... 
Please help me to remember you 
when I am struggling with my day to day life, 
and please allow me to hear your voice more often...

Lord, you know the fear that is in my heart, 
and you can hear my call for you.  
I am trusting in you to bring my life to your will. 
I can't wait to see how you are going to use me, 
and I am asking you for the courage, 
and the joy to do your will, 
and await your word even though I am nervous, 
or frightened.  

Help me delight in your perfectness, Lord, 
for I am fragile and easily distracted by this world, 
and this life.  
But I put my trust in you, 
because through you everything that IS happened, 
and through you it all ends.  
You are worthy of everything that I am, 
since you are my creator and my redeemer.

I love you so much, Lord.
Let me be more like you, Lord, 
and let me see more of you in my life.

You daughter,
Meredith

1