It’s Sunday morning
in August.
I settle down to morning prayer
and as I sit
I am bathed in summer sunshine.
I close my eyes
against the bright sun
and bask in its gentle warmth.

Through closed eyes
I see many shades of gold
and I experience
a deep sense of peace.

Today’s gospel
is about Peter’s attempt
to walk on water
and about how Jesus reached out
to save Peter
in his moment of need.

I have a sense
of being surrounded by Jesus,
a delightful sense
of being absolutely safe.

I think of Paul
who has recently been experiencing
a lot of pain.

Lord,
please reach out to Paul
in his pain,
in his hour of need.
Give Paul today the gift
of being able to bask
in the gentle warmth
of your love.

© Claire Murray, 13th August 2017