I need a coffee break, Lord,

At least I think I do. Perhaps I just need a break,

To walk around a bit and do something different,

To “smell the roses”!

I am in the middle of a report and my mind seems a bit stale.

Is it really coffee I need?

Am I that far gone that I’m dependent on the caffeine stimulus?

Half life of 3 – 4 hours [1] equates to four shots a day!

There’s lots of time when I need a short break with you, Lord.

Yes, I need to attend formal times of praise and worship,

But just now, to spend a moment or two in your presence

Is like top brand spiritual caffeine.

In your word, you spoke of the water of life

From which we will never thirst again. [2]

Thank you for this precious gift, Lord.

I don’t mind if you want to add a little caffeine!

[1] The half-life of a drug is defined as the time taken for the blood level to decline by half and is the principal determinant of the required frequency of dosing.

[2] John 4 v 14. Copyright Howard Smith 2002.

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