Yesterday morning the boys and I were driving into town to have breakfast at my folks' house. The boys were excited about the bbq we had planned for later in the day and the festivities to come. So I asked them, "Why do we celebrate the 4th of July?" Josh, without hesitation said, "It has something to do with Jesus." I had to laugh while explaining that this holiday, in fact, doesn't have anything to do with Jesus like most of the others we celebrate. But by the end of the day, I realized that I was wrong. Everyday has something to do with Jesus. We spent time eating and playing and laughing with friends. We sat out in our yard without having to be afraid of anything but getting sprayed by a stray super soaker. I held in my arms the 9 week old baby of friends and marveled at her tiny feet and lovely smile. I watched my two healthy, happy sons slip and slide and play in the sprinkler. I enjoyed blessings that many in this world can't even imagine. So I learned, that this day, just like all the others, has everything to do with Jesus.
"I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." John 10:10b
4 comments:
I think some of those sprays weren't exactly "stray." We had a great time. Same time tomorrow?
What a wonderful thing to think each day. Every day does have to do with Jesus, and it is nice to think on these things. Philippians 4:8
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
Thanks for the great reminder.
Amen! You are so right.
What a perfect scripture to quote. Thanks for coming over a visiting my blog. I just finally got back online and left you a comment back there!
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