I am warmth itself from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet, which touch not the ground, though I stand.

My senses are elevated too. Here outside, coming from within the courts, is a surround symphony of words and laughter, drawing my spirit inside into the company of souls.

Throughout the day, I increasingly see, yet still wonder at the wisdom and the power that produced the landscape before me: the mountain tops disappearing into the sky; the lilies’ and the flowers’ colored clothing; the winding paths capped with the purest gold; lions and children playing together.

And the air gently blows menthol into my nostrils; my body constantly refreshed.

There is no need for sleep, for His brightness – covering all – in all – all the time – empowers me. There is no sun.

Except for when I hold open the door as others approach. It rises within me, dawning from the knowledge that they come, like I did, because of having tasted His goodness.

I take to my post, gladly!

For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand years. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.  For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84: 10-11