First Church of God

I pull my car into a spot out beyond the 2nd parking lot light post, as instructed, to leave closer spaces open ofr others.  I shut my door, click the lock button, and while stepping towards the entrance my eye catches the sun light.  After weeks of snow storms, a blue sky with bright sunshine is a welcome change.  Immediately my heart opens to God's presence, and a thought enters my mind.  Is this thought just my own idea, or His voipersonal invitation to me? 

Take the long way this morning. 

Spend a few moments with me as you walk into work.

I turn to my left, and head to the edge of the parking lot, to the sidewalk that will take me around to the back entrance, past the park and through some trees where the sun shines through.  My senses come alive to sounds that went unnoticed just moments earlier.  The sound of crunching boots on melting ice.  Birds singing... yes, birds for the first time in weeks.  A neighbor shoveling snow.  I pray for him.  My pace slows to match the tempo of dripping melted snow as it slides off the end of an icycle and softly taps the ground. Breathe in the smell of crisp winter air.  Soak in the sunshine.  Enjoy the presence of God in these moments.

And it only cost me about 2 minutes of my day.  Taking the long way was well worth it.