We have a window in our home I call the cloud window
that’s what you see through
it
small square up high shows the sky
sometimes I also see the moon.
Long-ago DS once said pastors need to
sit outside
watch clouds so I started doing that
cloud window is directly across
from the chair
where I read pray think
so I often see clouds.
Lately I announced pending retirement
which was strangely deflating in several
ways
in consultation I was treated like a child
when have I ever given you cause to
treat me this way
I didn’t say
no thank you for your service
or what are your plans
instead
do this don’t do that
you’d better stay out of it or else
not interested in what I know of Massey’s
Chapel
I said almost everyone in this church
joined under my predecessor or me
they have little historical memory
some of them aren’t aware the
appointment is part time
they have no idea what that might
mean
she said they will get who they get
it’s none of your business stay out
it
her only question was
is the church open to growth?
we are dealing with that right now I said
(but I can see you want a yes or no).
I left the consultation feeling aggravated
wanted to go home look at clouds and
pray
halfway across the parking lot
like a lightning bolt
surged a jolt of joy
joy!
something not common for me
stopped me in my tracks
what why this joy?
I perceived
God still has things in mind for me
Massey’s too
be joyful!
So I was I am.
Went home watched clouds through
cloud window
thanked God for the bright glimpse.
