Folks are talking about "summer plans"
and that's got me to wondering, Lord:
what might be your plans for me
over the next couple of months...
I'm sure it's in your mind and heart
to be with me, bless and support me,
to comfort, refresh and console me,
to challenge, confront and nudge me,
to lift me up when I'm down and out
and to slow me down when I need rest...
Whether I take a vacation or not,
I know you'll want some time with me:
time to kick back in some shady spot
to share a beer or a lemonade;
time to watch the world rush by
while we take a rest and a second look
at what really matters
(and what just don't!);
time to let go my worries and fears,
trusting that while I'm close by your side
your peace and your strength
will keep me safe
and all shall be well and all shall be well
- in your good time, if not in mine -
all manner of things shall be well...
So your summer plans for me are filled
with time for rest, for peace and prayer;
time to remember you're always there,
that you never take a vacation, Lord,
from me and my heart,
from my worries and cares...
All this I know I can count on, Lord,
but you alone know all you have planned
for the rest of my summer's days and weeks
however they may unfold...
So, surprise me, Lord!
Surprise me, I pray, with your healing touch
and with unexpected gifts of joy!
Surprise me with growth in my faith in you,
in my hope and my trust
that all shall be well...
Surprise me, Lord, with serenity,
with deep and lasting peace and calm
in the shade of your quiet presence...
Surprise me in ways I might least expect
and open up wide heart and soul
to your amazing, invincible,
playful and generous love - for me -
in summer, fall, winter and spring,
night and day, around the clock
24/7/365...
Surprise me, Lord, with all you've planned,
for the time we'll share in the days ahead;
surprise me, I pray, with your Spirit's gifts
in a summer of grace spent by your side...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep rest in your peace...
Amen.
God Surprised Me
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