“This Urban Beach”
What of this day that’s given to us,
At stage of life when things get tough?
Have we a clue how we might live
Here, by these shores that we might to give –Some input to its life henceforth,
Part of community, of course,
But differently than what appears
To us from outside-view of peers?O Holy Spirit, on this day
Of rest You gave us – rest and play
Is hard for me to do in You;
So what’s the part which we might do?“Stu, celebrate the life I’ve given
To you, don’t just by life be driven;
Kick back, enjoy, participate
In life – use beaches by the lake.“I gave them, that they play that role –
Of R and R – so don’t be droll,
But enter in, engage, and thrill
To be a part of pond and hill.It may not be the best right now,
But that’s it’s a role for you – allow
Your life to be refreshed, renewed,
Today, in all you say and do.”O Holy Spirit, thanks for this;
As we move on, this day, I wish
I’d made a way to do my life
More paced, and rested ’midst the strife.But here, I have “Today” – Your gift
Of life to help our spirits lift;
Teach us your ways, to feel relief
Here with Your gift of urban beach.Thanks Holy Spirit for this.
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