Sabbath Worship

Keys turning steel for the short drive

Two minutes late; quietly sit behind scattered people
Deep breath to quiet heart and breathe again
Breathe in, exhale worship

Our voices are the instruments; our hearts, the offering
Scripture-gather us closer still
Spirit-guided words brought forth
Indwelling-acknowledging, truth-affirming worship

Imperfect harmonies from broken people rise
As a sweet offering of incense-infused praise
Feet standing, heart kneeling, hands reaching to grasp
Simple, unadulterated worship

Peace passed by grace-covered sinners
flame-flicker, hot
melting, burning, refining diseased flesh
Eyes closed, candle-glowing worship

Eyes open, heart open, changing

Benediction
Bride of Christ released into the world
To worship