Finding Sabbath
If I don't clean the house
why would I take care of my temple?
Because it's a lot harder
to shove your thighs in the closet
when your friends come over!
Even when I think I outta be playing
cards with my kids
I know I'm better off seeking
God's face on my exercycle...
or when I'm driving my car
(with my eyes open!)
I cry out to God
It's better than cursing the other drivers
and the traffic doesn't care anyhow.
When I'm in a good place
it's worshipful to do the dishes
or shop and clean the bathroom
I can declare what God has done
to the dust bunnies under the chair.
How can I remember God
in the clamor of this world?
Life can be so loud
so distracting
How can I remember to not forget?
Bring an offering and come before God
with willing heart.
We lay before you -
a joyful heart
dog hair
a clean house
a good meal
fresh-baked cookies
an abundance of kind words
puppy kisses
Earthworms
Find Sabbath in all of these things.
Midwest Emerging Women's Gathering
March 17, 2007
Labels: Community, creative writing, Events
Nice. :)
Would you like to have it reprinted at The Ooze?