TFL Poetry | Advent Week 1 – Today’s Responsibility

Scripture:Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary on behalf of the Israelites. – Numbers 3:38Poem:Struggling to fall asleep,I wrestle with tomorrow.How will the people respond?Will everyone cooperate? Bone-weary from the enormous taskThat will greet me in the morning,I must surrenderTo the need for rest.The rays of the morningSlip under the flaps of the tentTo touch my eyelidsAnd welcome me to the new day.The gentle sway of the curtainBrings in dew-kissed morning air, But my mind already wrestlesWith the burden I must carry.My muscles protestAs I rise to respond. I step through the openingInto the divine greetingOf the Creator’s goodness.I stand in awe of it all– As our God feeds usWith his faithfulness.My feet feel the earth As my face soaks inThe gift of sunlight.The pressure of Today’s responsibilitySets up camp against meAnnouncing its threat to my peace.My God is with me.I will breathe the next breath.I will take one step forward. ~ Esther Huhn, Today’s Responsibility