Pastor Harry’s Thoughts for May

Dear Bath Family & Friends,

The old man sat on his porch every evening just before sundown, didn’t matter the weather —rain, wind, heat, cold. He’d be there. Same chair. Same quiet posture. Just watching the horizon. Folks in town said he was waiting on someone. Others figured he was just set in his ways. But the truth? The truth was, he never said much about it. He just sat. Every evening. Porch light on. Eyes steady. One day, a neighbor finally asked, “What are you out here looking for?” The old man smiled, slow and knowing. “I’m not looking,” he said. “I’m ready.”

There’s something beautiful about being ready, not desperate, not anxious, just quietly confident that something good is coming. That’s the kind of spirit  May brings. It’s the month where the world begins to feel alive again— windows get cracked open, gardens bloom, and something in us starts to lean forward with a little more hope, a little more spark, a little more pep in our step. You can almost feel it in the air—like God is stirring something, setting something in motion just beneath the surface.

And I believe with all my heart; this is the season to turn on the porch light. It’s time for all of us to make room for the blessing coming our way. It’s time to start praying like it’s already on the way. Time to set the table, clear the clutter, open the door, and let your heart stand in holy expectation. The Bible tells us in Colossians 3:2, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” That’s what the old man was doing. He was not glued to what hadn’t happened yet, not weighed down by what hadn’t gone his way—but fixed on what was coming. That kind of posture doesn’t just change your focus—it changes your whole life. Because expectancy doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it’s found in the small things—like setting out the good dishes, lighting the candles, fluffing the pillows, and making room at the table. Not because company is at the door yet, but because your heart knows they’re coming. That’s the kind of faith that touches the heart of God—the kind that prepares before it sees. And when God moves, He doesn’t tiptoe in—He pours out. Luke 6:38 says, “A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.” That kind of abundance doesn’t show up to the unprepared. It shows up where there’s room. It shows up where the lights are on, the heart is open, and faith has been quietly waiting on the front steps. So don’t be surprised if May brings more than you asked for. Don’t be surprised if doors start opening, opportunities show up, or favor finds you where you didn’t expect it. This isn’t the time to shrink back. This is the time to shine brightly. This is the time to show up like the old man—present, steady, grounded. Not because you’re chasing a blessing, but because you’re expecting it. And when it comes, you won’t be caught off guard. You’ll be ready, because you’ve been preparing your heart all along. So keep that porch light on. Keep your spirit expectant. Keep your eyes on the horizon. You’re not just waiting anymore. You’re ready. And that kind of faith—the kind that prepares in advance—is the kind that attracts heaven’s attention. Big blessings are coming. We can feel it in the air.

Grace and peace to you,
Pastor Harry & Jennifer