Adjusting

I love to watch clouds traverse my window on the world.

Yet, today, I’m drawn to the small patches of blue.

I feel the LORD calling me to look beyond obstacles.

I need to watch for places of clarity.

I need to seek a view of the distant goal.

And I need to remember the big picture.

His view is not obstructed.  I need to talk to Him.

Loopy

Sometimes I purposely relax in a manmade, lazy river 

and loop around and around.

I never get anywhere; because, I do not want to try.   

It is a fun diversion and a treat.

However, too many loops around and around 

will change fun into craziness.

Sometimes my mindset gets stuck in a low energy loop.

I’m not able to just float with the current for very long.

I quickly develop the need to swim.

I rested in the shallow water. 

Now it is time to plunge into a cross training discipline.    

Mulling Spices

Mulling is an interesting experience.

I just throw some ingredients together

and then purposefully let them simmer.

An aroma is released that quickly fills the house.

The predictable results permeate the space.

The very atmosphere is changed.

The process of mulling things over in our minds

also produces foreseeable effects.

Of course, using a good recipe is crucial.

Extraordinary Sprint

If my sister had tripped, then she would have been swimming with a dolphin.

But, she did not trip.  She ran with wild abandon along the sandy bank.

The dolphin kept the same pace, surfaced frequently, 

and made a gentle puff sound from its blowhole.

Some children joined with them near the end of the impromptu, 

frolicking race.

My other sister, our mom, and I vicariously enjoyed the show.

In our hearts, we silently applauded 

the unexpected gift of an extraordinary sprint.

I thank God for the thrill of childlike wonder 

being a lifelong pursuit and adventure.

Spur of the Moment

The cool breeze had discouraged the normal crowds from gathering.

But, we have happily replaced our handy ice scrapers 

with emergency beach chairs.

So, last weekend, we enjoyed an impromptu picnic on the beach.

Each place that we have lived has provided special locations 

for spontaneous enjoyment.

Some of my favorite places had to be searched for 

before they could be treasured.

The trick is to take advantage of the opportunities 

and not take them for granted.

With a thankful heart, 

I’m remembering and savoring settings that I will always cherish.

Revisited

This morning, I was reminded of an old poem of mine.

(I’ve shared it before.)

I know the Lord wants me to consider my part

in the local church, body that He has blessed me with.

 

APPENDIX

Consider the appendix -

not an attractive thing.

Without known function

it just sits there

absorbing life

without working to sustain it.

It’s only claim to fame

is that it can rupture

- threatening the health of the body.

Thank you Lord

that in the body of Christ,

your church,

there is no appendix.

Help me Lord

not to act like one. 

                                    Julie Lynn