Dear God, how shall I live a life of expectancy? How shall I view this day as a gift? How shall I express gratitude?

Let me not simply mouth the words of thanks, nor appreciate only the pleasant moments. Let me see even pain, Lord, is a sweet gift chosen just for me.

The rescued one owes the rescuer. Guide me, Lord, to repay the debt.

(Letter #1,590)

Dear God, I awaken. Dawn approaches. The world stirs. The scent of growth is in the air.

Day upon day, Lord, I have walked singly, eyes downcast, avoiding stones in my path. When I have raised my eyes, it has been in fear or worry. What next? I hope for ease, but this is no true hope: it is grasping.

Today, ease has stolen in upon me, a night visitor. Today, I walk with eyes on the horizon. I have no need of hope, Lord, you have already equipped me with ease.

This world I wear loosely. I look to the day’s edge not in desperation but with expectation. No rescue is necessary.

O! Let me meet fellows on this pathway, that I may share this gift of ease. We have all we need for the day.

(Letter #1,589)

Dear God, let me build others up today.

Let me encourage those around me and promote their interests in the broader world. Let me be a quiet one behind others’ success.

Let me do your will today.

(Letter #1,588)

Dear God, let this day be a surprise. Let me greet it with wonder.

You have rained down upon me such bounty, yet I do not see it except in glimpses.

Let me pray today without ceasing. Let me be constant.

Grant me knowledge of your will for me, Lord, and the power to carry it out.

(Letter #1,587)