Summer Schedule
Father in Heaven,
Thank You for summer,
Where days feel slower
And yet quickly pass by.
May we discover a pace
Where we do not miss Your Presence
In the warmth and length of this season.
May the irregularity of our schedule:
Unplanned hours with children,
Family and friends who visit
And interrupt our rhythms,
Neighbors who linger
On the front porch and in the front yard,
Friends who remain
Too late in our backyard -
Each be an encounter with
Being the beloved and belonging.
May we calibrate our energy
To give ourselves to both
Good work and good rest.
And in this season experience
Refreshment of our mind and bodies.
May our posture be gratitude
For the vacations, camps, and reunions
Even when they feel exhausting.
May we remember many of our neighbors
Will not have a week away from work.
May our hearts be wise,
Help us number our summers
With our parents and our children,
Our spouses and our siblings,
Your Family and Your friends.
Thank You for summer.
Amen.
