Dear God,
A new month rises
calls us forward
invites us to step into a new day
welcomes us with a crisp wind and snowfall
touches are spirits and bids us: Come.
A new month rises
and so do our hopes
if not just with a glimmer of light lingering
but with the prospect of a fresh start –
another sunrise
a chance to listen more deeply
to offer forgiveness
to turn the phone off
to return to silence and hear the words: Come.
A new month rises
with the chance to experience God anew
in stories and songs
in worship and communion
in waking and sleeping
in listening and talking
in loving and being loved
in listening for the words: Come.
A new month rises
so keep our hearts attune
to what this month will bring
in newness
in growth
in joy
in learning
in challenge
in grace
in forgiveness
in silence.
A new month rises
calls us forward
and holds us steady in God’s abundant love
reaches out in grace
offers the words: Come.
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, MO. You can read more at her website, follow her work on Facebook, or sign up for her monthly newsletter.