Bishops, Babies and Blessings

1 Thessalonians 5:16-21
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good;

This has been a week!
A week that seemed to last forever.
A week that I wish would never end
It started off- and continues-  joyfully
Catching up with friends
Sharing food and stories
laughing out loud
Friends who then became colleagues
as the banter morphed into professional roles
and we plied our craft
and included others
learning together
how to care for self and others.
And then a meeting with the bishop
who affirmed a call and began to sketch out a pathway
setting in motion
the fulfilment
of deep longing
releasing potential
for deep joy.
And in the midst of it all - a baby
A baby who refused to wait until all was ready
who disrupted all the careful planning
and preparation
Slivers of gospel right there
Glimpses
in the planned
and in the unpredictable
of the joyful spirit of God
wreaking havoc
creating mischief
making her presence known.
This has been a week!
A week that seemed to last forever.
A week that I wish would never end
And in its wake is birthed
all manner of new possibilities
and new adventures
and a whole host of other blessings
that are on the horizon
just waiting to be born
Ready or not
Thanks be to God
Bring it on!