the fire curls quiet, Violet purrs on my lap,
my mug is the mug of a poet, rounded
and spotted with roses—God’s Word
gives light and peace
for the journey,
long before sunrise a window opens
The spiritual practice of getting alone with the Lord, in a quiet space, first thing in the morning is essential to the well-being of my soul. I just find it very good to be immersed in the Word of God, first thing. It sets the tone and charts the course for the rest of my day; and in some traditions may be called “Practicing the Presence of God.”
