June is upon us, and so is a change in the pattern of our time. Many of us have had a very busy May from end-of-the-year parties, to wrapping up programs, traveling for graduations, and celebrating our mother figures.

With the start of the summer season, many of us will slow down a bit. Yet, some of us will be busy in new ways. As one of our beloved hymns states, time is like an ever-rolling stream. It keeps moving despite what is going on in our lives.

If you’re like me, you often get caught up in the fact that it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. I often feel irritated that I didn’t get everything done that I wanted to do. Or, I feel guilty that I didn’t use my time wisely. Time is a part of who we are. If you don’t believe me, keep track one day of how many times you look at the clock. It’s amazing.

What gives me comfort is the verse above from Ecclesiastes. While I feel like I am powerless against the race of the clock, God is always in every moment transforming this world with powerful love. We cannot fathom all that God is doing in each moment. God is timeless.

What we can do, however, is slow down to seek God’s presence. Be present with the Holy Spirit. There isn’t a moment that God is not there with us.

As we begin this month of June, may you take time to seek God’s transformative love for you.

Pastor Julia