Lord,
it’s a summer’s morning.

Looking out the window
I see rain falling softly and steadily
on lush, green grass.
There is a sense of dampness, gentleness
and peace
and I have a sense
that today is your gift
to me.

By no stretch of the imagination
is this the sort of summer’s day
that I waited for, eagerly,
all year long.
But there’s a peace and serenity
that accompanies this damp day
and I sense you inviting me
to take this opportunity
to relax, rest
and take things easy
before my summer ends
and all of the hustle and bustle of my work
resumes once more.

And on this damp summer’s morning
I thank you, Lord,
for this invitation
to simply be still.

© Claire Murray, 10th August 2014