As I walked to work
my mind was full
of the many things
that I have to do.

I turned
and saw Divis Mountain
shrouded in snow
behind me
and I reminded myself,
“This is not life,
this is only work!”

I immediately sensed
that My God
had just burst out laughing
as he said,
“Oh, Claire,
that’s a really good start, you know!
But you do realise
that the entirety of your earthly life,
from start to finish,
is a mere drop in the ocean
compared to your spiritual life
which will last
for eternity?”

© Claire Murray