Daily Worship

The shade of an Acacia tree

November 19, 2013 0 0

Psalm 62: 1-2

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
my salvation comes from him.
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

A beautiful white cross under the shade of an Acacia tree,
The warm Ghanaian sun on my shoulders,
A gathering of folks,
All with their own agenda,
And the opportunity just to be….

The usual goings-on of African worship
Music and singing, readings and prayers
Kids playing and goats bleating
Birds chirping and traffic passing by
And the opportunity just to be….

You are there, by my side,
Around and within,
And it is my opportunity just to be…
Held, loved, filled
By you, my God.

 


Carol Finlay
Twinning & Local Development Secretary
Acting Africa & Caribbean Secretary