When I walked out with the dogs this evening it was surprisingly pleasant. I had the resourceful idea of using my laptop to do some work outside and enjoy the weather. As I set up my work space outside I positioned myself so that I could see the crescent moon slowly rising in the sky with the evening colors beginning to fade. Brilliant! It was conducive to creativeness. I was like Monet, not just prepared to express impressions of nature, but actually witnessing the colors, feeling the breeze and listening to the sounds of faint wind chimes in the distance. Why hadn’t I thought of using the laptop in this way before? This new approach would surely become a new standard of practice. I was prepared to begin a masterpiece! Ready, set… WAIT! The first thing I noticed was the small flying insects being attracted to the light and my heat. Mosquitoes! Well, they didn’t seem to be landing, just investigating like sharks around a raft. Then the neighborhood dogs could sense that someone was outside and began barking. Hey, I’m a dog person, but even when I called to them and tried to assure them, they just couldn’t rest. Then I started worrying about the neighbors who aren’t dog people. And yes, the insects decided to start testing the feeding trough so I had to pack it up. I tried moving to a screened area but then I couldn’t see the moon and the breeze wasn’t as accessible. The moment had passed. No magnum opus today. I had to chalk it up to another idea in need of revision and reworking.
My prayer for the congregation?
Dear God, You are the source of all energy, thoughts, and creativity! On our own we may be able to express a second-hand interpretation of your kingdom, but if we are present in the kingdom, we are part of your masterpiece. We can feel the surge of power when we are tapped into your revelation and we are encouraged to proceed. Sometimes, our first tries don’t fit into practice as we imagined. Give us the wisdom, imagination and stamina to regroup, reevaluate and retry. Let us draw our dreams and ideas from your will and your vision. Amen
About Me
- nancy~
- Work in progress. Decision-impaired. Faithfully optimistic. A heart with wanderlust for spaces and ideas. Grateful 30+ years spouse. Grateful mom past teenage years. A civil employee providing a bang for your buck. A dreamer, an introvert, independent, and finding how God can make all of these work for a plan greater than my own. This space started as a way I wanted to provide accountabiliy as I agreed to pray for our church as we seek God's will. I've never exactly been known as a prayer warrior and thought written prayers would be a better option for my part of the covenant. Along the way, my life grew as well as the church. I am on a separate path, but on the same journey. Change is constant.
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