Where Did The Day Go?

Wow! What a day. I'm currently without a car so I'm depending on the goodness of others to get me where I need to be. I am blessed to have a loving family who helps whenever they can in whatever ways they can. As a result of being car-less I am having to get ready for work 45 minutes earlier than usual. This is cutting into my daily centering time in a way that doesn't allow me to read my daily passage and put my thoughts here.

That's not a bad thing, it's just now that I actually had one day during the week where I my normal routine wasn't kept I honestly feel, well, un-centered. My thoughts and focus was on everything today except for the things that really matter; God and my relationships. I admit, I got a lot done, but I don't feel complete. And so, in the moments before I close my computer for the night I suddenly remembered to insert a little God into my day.

I am preparing for what our church calls Graduate Sunday. It's a day when we, the church community, honors the graduates from high school and college. I've taken on the task of planning the service and writing the liturgy (look it up). I am not finished, but I'm tired so I need to stop. It's funny how God calls out to us when we need to hear God most. Let me share with you the words I wrote as a way to invite everyone to be with God and each other in church.

Leader:  The voice of the Lord can be heard in the sea                                    People:   As the waves come to rest on our beaches                                        Leader:   The voice of the Lord can be heard in the skies                                    People:   As the gentle breezes blow through the Koolaus                              Leader:   The voice of the Lord can be heard throughout our land                                                People:   As all of creation sings songs of joy                                                            All:          Let us come together and listen for God’s voice

As I say goodnight, let me listen to the wonderful voice of God. I may not remember to be with you tomorrow. And for that I apologize in advance. I do know I'll carry these words with me, and because of that, I will also keep the voice of my God close. Be well, my dear friends, and never forget to listen.