Created For God's Pleasure

I sat in the park yesterday. In the distance, you could hear the muffled sounds of cars passing by. On a bench to my left, sat an old man, head bowed, dozing in the sun. On the grass, sat two lovebirds, arms entwined, totally oblivious to their surroundings. Children on bikes, chased one another with carefree excitement. Two young girls were chatting away, probably indulging in some gossip or the other. I sat reading a devotional bible, soaking up the sun and enjoying the apparent bliss around me.

God smiling
I pondered and thought for a moment about God. I knew He was watching us all. He would know everything that was going on in the park, I figured. I wondered what He would be thinking of us folks in the park. If I was enjoying the scenery, surely God would be too, I thought. Were we not created for His pleasure, after all?

Harmony
As I sat taking in the ambiance, I suddenly realized that even the traffic noise had drowned out in my mind. All I could hear after a while was the gentle, refreshing breeze. Purified pleasure!

Take Time Out
Why is it we never seem to take time out now and again to enjoy His Creation? All we ever seem to do sometimes is work, try to keep up with the rat race and.....work! Didn't God spend 6 days creating this 'garden of the world' for us to live in it and enjoy? Beaches, mountains, rivers, animals, people ... all for our pleasure.

Enjoy & Be Enjoyed
Take time out to have fun. No need to feel guilty in relaxation. Embrace His creation. Enjoy and be enjoyed!

© August 2006

Joy Does Come

I woke up this morning, with a spring in my step. As the sun filtered through my voile curtains in my bedroom, the mustard yellow walls seemed to respond with a warm, bright, happy glow. I leaped out of bed, just thankful to God for another day.

Yesterday's weather had been a sharp contrast. A dull, grey morning. I had almost literally dragged myself from the comfort protection of my summer duvet. There certainly had been no spring in my step!

Two mornings, two differences! Doesn't the beauty and contrasts of nature teach us the simple principles of Godly living? Have you ever considered that in the same way the weather can change from day to day or even hour to hour, that your circumstances can positively change too? Why do you lose hope?

Our Heavenly Father carefully watches over us. Our grey circumstances can change to a bright one. Hold on till the morning. Morning has broken. Joy cometh in the morning. Stay blessed!

© August 2006