Image: Melanie Kyer
Lean in
Like a dog lies down against your leg
With a comfortable thump
In trust and belonging:
Lean in.
Like a baby falls asleep,
Heavy on your shoulder,
In surrender and security:
Lean in.
Like a caregiver bends close,
To catch barely whispered words
In presence and love:
Lean in.
Lent isn’t always “giving up,”
To suffer through a storm of penitence.
It is about the healing closeness of God,
As simple as finding the space to
Lean in.
– Melanie Kyer
February 27, 2023