June 15, 2012

My Journey to God

Welcome, Summer

Summer is upon us, Lord,
those long, drawn out days
of sunshine and cricket chirps,
of lounge chairs and hammocks.

In the midst of my busyness,
summer beckons me to pause and ponder,
to drink in the flavors and sights and sounds
of a world fully alive.

The slow pace of sultry mornings
invites me to rest in You, God,
to bask in Your love and care,
in Your goodness reflected
in the world within me and around me.

Grant me long moments, Lord,
to relax and revel in Your gentle presence,
to join my voice
with nature’s summer song.

By Sister Susan Marie Lindstrom, O.S.B.

(Benedictine Sister Susan Marie Lindstrom is a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove. She teaches religion, chairs the religion department and serves as co-sponsor of the senior class at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis.) †

Local site Links: