Musings on a Warm Sunday Afternoon

Thunderstorms are threatening, but all is peaceful, (a slight wind), as I look to the East across the creek where our quiet neighbors lie.  Yes, they literally lie.  You see, there is a cemetery behind our backyard.  So those neighbors never disturb or cause trouble to the neighborhood.  It is a well-kept Memorial Park and offers a pleasant view.

In fact, it is where I take my daily two-mile walk, (unless weather keeps me inside and on the stationery bike--that may happen today).  Walking in the cemetery is very calming.  It allows me to pray as I walk, or meditate on the day or what I have to do tomorrow.  It also gives thought to mortality and the brevity of life.  I never have an eerie feeling--but the only ghost I believe in is the Holy Ghost, and He is a comfort!  Nothing scary there.

Sitting on the backyard swing, enjoying the serenity of the day after a powerful service where we celebrated Pentecost Sunday--is relaxing and calming.  Think I'll pick up the book I'm reading and finish it.  Enjoying the outdoors, unless the weather sends me inside. 

Hope your Sunday afternoon is peaceful and the storms that are predicted will bring no serious threat.  Peace through the storms of life is possible--from the Prince of Peace, Jesus!  Blessed be His name forever!