In Mary Poppins while Bert is a Chimney sweep and on the roof with the children and Mary Poppins they sing the song step in time. I’m not suggesting that we need to flap like a birdie, climb on the railings or go round the chimney, although it would be amusing to watch!

I am thinking about how we step in time with God through the Holy Spirit. Do we keep perfect time with God or are we a beat ahead or behind?

Lord Jesus
The beat of your spirit 
Is a fast changing tempo
Sometimes quick
Sometimes slow
Give us ears to hear your beat
Stay in time
And not fall behind

Open our hearts 
Let us dance to your rhythm 
Praising and praying
As we skip along
Let your peace and love 
Rule in our hearts
Keeping judgment and hating
Far away

As we go into our days
Our weeks 
And the rest of the year
Let us keep dancing
Marching and walking
In step with your Spirit 
Shining and sharing 
Your gift of the cross
Love,peace and eternity.