Very Grateful for

God’s rhythms
bike rides in the dark, cool mornings
the rhythm of the spokes and wheels made evident from hmmms and squeaks
the rhythm of this breath… that breath… the next breath
observations of others’ rhythms
declining to accept their pace
gently finding my own rhythm
walking with a different pace
rhythm’s ticket away from anxiety– is this the “peace of God”?

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)