SPEAKING

It’s hard to listen
In the midst of a mess
Noise
That we’re not really listening to
Distractions
That we look at
But don’t really see
Squirrel!
You name it
Our attention is so easily averted
And in the midst
Sometimes in the distance
When we lean into grace
We can catch a glimpse of you
We’re not always listening
But still you speak
We’re not always watching
But still love enters

O God
In this time
In this place
May we pause
And listen
For love
Is coming
And O heavens
We don't want to miss it
Amen

Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Psalm 85:8