There is a sliver of a moon in the sky tonight, and from the
deck I can see a few stars. The clouds
still look bright in the sky and for now, they are puffy. The breeze is cool so the windows are open
wide to bring in the night air along with the sounds of traffic and frogs. The lazy nights of late spring, when the light
stretches as the solstice approaches. It
would be a nice night for a fire in the ring next to the house, surrounded with
friends, conversation and laughter.
Unfortunately, it is Tuesday and work still needs to be done, books
still need to be read, so we all sit in front of our glowing windows to the
world, the warmth of the motors battling with the cool breeze through the other
windows.
Dear God of all, we are
distracted by the call from the windows that surround us. Help us to decipher which window should bring
us the most joy and let us act accordingly.
And then, let us go back to the work that still needs to be done…for a
little while longer. Help us to set
aside those things that could not be accomplished in this day so that when we climb
between the cool sheets and lay our heads on our soft but firm pillows we are
able to fully rest. These gifts we ask
in your holy name. Amen.