god and me

I've always known god
as far back as I can remember

My conversations with god were open and affirming
I knew I was accepted
In fact I didn't really know
NOT being accepted until I started going to church

Church--there's the kicker
I looked for god in church
a few different churches

I listened for god in church
but the voice of the preacher got in the way

I looked for god in church
but the narrowness of the rules confused me

Fortunately I was so anchored in god
that church did not set my boat adrift

In time, I did find a church
to rent
not to call home
just room and board
a place to perch

And so I'm a minister
in a church
in a congregation

I love the luxury of talking with god
thinking about god
writing about god
creating with god
being with god-seeking people
and finding god in expected
and unexpected places.

Now, I've started another voyage
on internet seas
to listen for god

Let's see where we end up