What Are You Doing Today?

I don't know where this day finds you but I hope you make a point to spend at least part of it with God. He's waiting for you, wherever you might be.

It's easy to get busy, isn't it? Our days are so full. We want to spend time at the beach playing in the sand. The fish are calling us to the lake. Days like this were made for baseball. We're just so busy. Where is God in all of this?

Some explain that they make sure to have a devotional before the game. Others assure us that God is in nature and He would want them to have fun enjoying His gifts. That's all good and true. 

What's also true is that God doesn't want to be an afterthought. He doesn't want to be someone you just sandwich in between all those other things you really want to do. He wants to be your first priority, the One you seek above all else.

So wherever today finds you, I hope you remember He is with you. I pray you find joy in His Presence and consider the blessings He showers down on us all. 

The Sun Always Returns

The sun shines brightly today, seemingly oblivious to the clouds meandering around. We may get rain again this afternoon but in this moment the sun sure feels good coming down.

We have gone from extremely dry conditions to extremely wet. I am thankful for the rain that has made the pasture grass grow. I will deal with the weeds in due time.

I refuse to complain in this moment. It's so tempting to always find fault, isn't it? We complain because it's too dry. We complain because it's too wet. We complain because it's too hot. We complain because it's too cold. We are never satisfied. I wonder if God gets as upset with us as He did with His people as they wandered in the desert for 40 years.

Take time today to see the blessings that abound. Refuse to complain. Enjoy this season. There's always something to be thankful for. Praise God for that.

Friends

One of the greatest gifts God gives us are the friends He places in our lives. Some of those friends are also family by blood. Most of those friends are family by choice.

This season of life has brought so many challenges. There are days I needed advice or help or an ear. Someone always stepped up, not because they had to but because they chose to. What a blessing!

Cherish your friends. Love them dearly. Grasp hold of their gift and return it many times over.