richards odes

Tuesday Morning

I go to Church each Tuesday for a very special time

It makes me feel so peaceful that it must be caught in rhyme.

The alarm clock sounds at six AM and I jump out of bed,

With wild anticipation coursing round my head.

We meet in Church at half past six for coffee and a chat

Over things to pray about, or just to chew the fat.

We stand there in the kitchen a group of Christian men

Sharing fun and fellowship till seven o’clock and then

We file out of the kitchen and sit within the choir

And pause in perfect stillness as our thoughts go soaring higher.

We pray as we are led to pray by our Father up above

As we sit there thankful for His presence and His love.

We share our grateful words of thanks and pleas for heavenly peace

For all our friends who suffer and those who need release.

We pray for troubles in our world, for all of those in need

And for the Lords forgiveness for our selfishness and greed.

It is a time of gentleness as the Spirit fills each soul;

Of comfort for our restless hearts as Jesus makes us whole.

We leave refreshed and vibrant to face a brand new day

And I almost burst out singing as I go upon my way.

I really love this special time that we all spend together

In summer and in winter and in every kind of weather.

Would that many others could join with us in prayer

If in early morning they have the time to spare!