Even Cartwheels

Who says only kids get to have fun? The joy of the Lord makes is absolutely impossible for me to obey a sign such as this. When I’m with the Lord I can barely contain the joy deep inside me; my heart skips a beat and my feet do as well. Despite aches and pains and the threat of new sprains, cartwheels call my name. My joy just abounds; running through green grass and sprinkles of rain sounds enticingly delightful. I sing and I dance with silly abandon. The joy of the Lord takes over and renews my strength, and it keeps me young… at least in my mind. His Spirit revives me and gives me new life. I hope never to outgrow fun or stop playing in the joy of the Lord. His countenance is joy and it's quite contagious.

Psalm 89:14-16, “Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance." NKJV

Your Glory

Lord, this is the day that You have made and I want to take notice of Your Presence everywhere. I’m going to be mindful of the fact that wherever I go today, You are already there. Your glory speaks through all of creation. The heavens declare Your handiwork; the oceans roar Your Fame; the mountains proclaim Your grandeur; the winds gently whisper Your Name. Your heart is spoken through Your children, as Your love and mercy are passed on. When I open my eyes and my ears, and simply pay attention, I can’t help but notice that You are all around me. And Lord, I want to take it a step further from being merely be an observer, but also add my voice to the heavenly chorus of praise.

Let all of creation rejoice for the sake of Your glory today and every day…

Psalm 118:24, “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. "NKJV