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Good morning.

I seem to always find it easier to pray on a Saturday. Who knows why. Perhaps it’s because it’s a day that I rarely have to work or go to the office, and the level of concern or potential stress I wake up with, is a little less. I’m sure there’s some psychoanalysis that could be done on me, to decode the link between ease of mind, and ability to pray. It seems to contradict what happens in scripture, or in other parts of life, where it is when people are most under pressure, or closer to the end of themselves, that they turn to the divine and seek help, and or transformation of their circumstances.

Perhaps I’m just unusual - for which, read ‘wrong’ - or perhaps others listening this morning will resonate with something of what I’m saying. Either way, as the day begins today, there is a sense that it is good, important and will be a beautiful moment for me to recognise the closeness of God, and God’s love, and to be thankful for what has been and all that is to come. Here’s hoping that when Monday comes, and work is beginning somewhat more in earnest, my hypothesis is proved to be incorrect, and I’m equally inspired to pray that day and every day following, in the week ahead.

Thank you for the chance we have to draw close to you this morning God. I pray you fill us with your love and knowledge of your presence, with thankfulness for your gift of peace and mercies enough for this new day. Thank you for the chance to rest, love you, ourselves and others today.

Amen.