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Hello Friends,

Scattered showers in my area drove us inside today.  We've been busy beavers in the yard, and I've been riding almost every day.  I thought I'd use the opportunity to tear through some housework, but have felt more like dozing the day away. We're having a spike in covid-19 in our corner of Arkansas, which has me a bit worried and unlikely to go out much.  Our local Target, where we shopped early in the week, has had 6 employees test positive.

How does one go about finding the direction of the spirit during a time of the doldrums?  While I feel like taking my cues from the basset hound and laying around, it doesn't leave me rested or rejuvenated. And my best prayer time comes when my hands are busy.  I pull weeds and ask God to prune from me what is not part of his holy plan.  I wash and fold laundry and ask God to wash sin from me and make me fresh for renewed service.  I prepare meals and pray for those who don't have enough of life's necessities.  But I lose my creativity and my lifeline when my energy flags like this.

Maybe the spirit can hear this prayer:  Lord of all life, I am weary with the fallout of quarantine.  I know my family and friends are as well. Strengthen us all to bear this time of isolation with grace.  I miss my far away daughter.  And I miss the summer activities of my local daughter's family.  I miss my church family and the weekly rhythm that keeps me tied to you.  Lead me to sources of your wisdom and guidance, like Scripture and other spiritual reading.  Bring peace to my heart that only you can give. Amen