Chaplain's Message
St Philip's College
Joy Chose You
Joy does not arrive with a fanfare
on a red carpet strewn
with the flowers of a perfect life.
joy sneaks in,
as you pour a cup of coffee
watching the sun
hit your favourite tree
just right
and you usher joy away
because you are not ready for her
your house is not as it should be
for such a distinguished guest
but joy, you see
cares nothing for your messy home
or your bank balance
or your waistline
joy is supposed to slither through
the cracks of your imperfect life,
that's how joy works
You cannot truly invite her
you can only be ready
when she appears
and hug her with meaning
because in this very moment
joy chose you.
I found this delightful poem lurking on my computer!
Full of wisdom and promise for a term filled with joy.
As we find joy in the little things, may we move into a sense of awe, maybe even daily,
at the beauty and majesty around us - in our environment, in our friends, in our community.
The world is in crisis but today is a gift that we have been given – help us to rejoice and be glad in it!
Special love and blessings for the term – may it be filled with magical moments that lift your spirit and may hope spring eternal!
~ Pastor Sarah Pollitt
College Chaplain