Mid-Week Joy – 9th June 2021
Hi everybody, we have again been blessed with a dry and warm weekend and the outlook for the next few days looks even better. I hope you are managing to make the most of this by getting out into the countryside or spending time in your gardens.
For many of us the month of May was a total washout with one of the coldest and wettest on record. I’m sure this will have discouraged many folk from venturing out unless you were well wrapped up. But of course, not all is bad because we can now all benefit from the lush richness of nature which seems to have burst out virtually overnight.
If you are walking about by the rivers and reservoirs you will see that most are still in full flow as the underground and over ground springs continue to replenish them from the higher land and moors. The picture below is of Dowry reservoir on the road to Huddersfield from Denshaw.
This is quite a contrast to last year when we had just had experienced one of the hottest and driest months of May on record. As the picture below shows you can see the base of the arches on the bridge that spans the reservoir.
It was a strange feeling indeed and somewhat surreal to be able to walk under the bridge on the floor of the reservoir.
On a more serious note, the widely varied weather patterns we have seen over the last few years, even in the UK, are a reminder that we must as stewards of the God’s creation play our part to conserve energy and recycle wherever we can.
We should also remember that the impact of climate change is far more devastating in other parts of the world. In countries like Kenya for example, where they are affected by either drought or relentless rainstorms which make farming and feeding their communities an almost impossible struggle.
A Prayer for God’s Creation and the future of our planet:
Creator God,
We thank you for the marvellous creation of our world,
For the beauty of the flora and fauna,
The mountains and plains, the oceans and rivers.
Help each of us to take responsibility and care for what you have given us,
And not to waste and squander the worlds resources or pollute the environment.
Guide the leaders of the G7 counties as they meet in Cornwall this month
and also, the leaders at UN climate summit in Glasgow later this year.
We ask that they show courage to make challenging commitments
To adopt greener technology and practices,
and find accord to deliver initiatives to restore our planet.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
and finally……
I snapped this vibrant scene of yellow buttercups on the Leesbrook Nature trail in a field between Greenacres and Lees. The easiest way to see it, is to follow the path from Greenacres Road that starts at the top-side of Cairo Mill then follow the top path towards Lees rather than heading left down to the river Medlock.
Beautiful Buttercup
Resplendent in the morning light
Oh, you are a beautiful sight
You nod your head In the afternoon breeze
As you show your splendour to tempt the bees
Your bright yellow petals are a sight to behold
As you lift our hearts with your splash of gold.
Note: The pictures, poem and prayers attached are free from copyright, so please feel free to share with whoever you wish.
