I'm a boater so water for me is not just about drinking and washing, it is also a means of transport. And I'm a priest (CofE, retired) so the Spirit is not just about religious experiences or creepy thoughts about death, he is also someone I work with, or rather, under.
So my ideal relaxation is being buoyed along in the gentle arms of water while meditating on the subtle work of the Holy Spirit. But I am also aware that the gentle arms of water can quickly turn into a terrifying, ferocious torrent, and the subtle brooding of the holy dove can sometimes become the frighteningly insistent roar of an angry lion!
In the picture my wife swims past our little boat in tranquil waters.
A Prayer
O Holy Spirit who hovered over the waters of creation;
creatively hover over us
to guide, protect and comfort,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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