It’s an overcast, rainy day
and as I walk to work
I am dressed as if for winter –
coat, hat,
even waterproof trousers!
Part of me feels cheated –
I had hoped for better weather
at the end of June!

I stop near the Waterfront Hall,
as usual,
to stand for a moment in prayer
before completing my journey
to work.
I know what to expect here today –
a dark River Lagan
reflecting a grey sky overhead.

To my surprise
when I look down at the Lagan
I see a wee bright patch
that appears to be reflecting the sun.
Surely that can’t be right –
there is no sun in the sky this morning …
… is there?

Curiously, I look up at the sky
and there, right enough,
is the sun
defiantly trying to burst through rain clouds.

Isn’t it strange
that I have only been able to see the sun
by following its reflection
in the Lagan?

And I sense that today
My God is challenging me
to reflect Him
so that other people might see
His reflection in me
and be prompted to go in search
of God himself.

And as I continue my walk to work
I shake my head
and smile.
Isn’t God always full of surprises?

© Claire Murray, 26 June 2015