doing dishes

Last night, I again finished a small pile of dishes, after hosting a party. This has become a frequent thing, that I have grown to enjoy. Usually the small, or big, pile of dishes is from a church group of some kind, whether a Bible study, leadership meeting, or worship. I enjoy doing the dishes of my guests. Strangely enough, it has become a meditative activity of worship. In this tactile act, I have a chance to rest, reflect of the evening, and thank God for His goodness, His provision, and His movement among us.

Last night as I did the dishes, I was reflecting on the leadership community meeting that happened that evening. What a great group of folks! They are such a blessing and a source of encouragement. We ate, drank, and shared what was going on in our lives. We talked about our worship gatherings, planned some things (including our next worship gathering on July 25), and discussed names for the budding church we lead. Then we prayed, daydreamed, and nibbled some more. It was a great night, and, as I meditated about the evening over the dishes, a feeling of great blessing fell over me. God is good. He is the source of hope in my life, and it is cool to see Him forming a new community, and bless His people. For this reason, I love seeing a pile of dirty dishes.