Vacation

We were down in the Smokey Mountains for 8 days a few weeks ago. Great vacation. We did a lot of hiking, went to a water park, saw a lot of beautiful sites and spent some good family time together. Even though we were very active during the vacation, there was something to be said about the slower pace of life that we enjoyed during that time. We even went and picked almost 7 pounds of blackberries, most of which I have frozen in my freezer. It was a great reminder to me that sometimes I am just in too big of a hurry to just soak in the moment. I really want to try to soak up every moment. Again the verse that comes to mind is, "Be still and know that I am God."

I was lamenting the fact the girls were going back to school for a couple different reasons. This summer was really a very slow summer schedule for us. Probably not as fun for the girls, but I really enjoyed the non-planned and restful summer. I will admit though, that I do look forward to the fall because of the discipline I tend to throw out the window during the summer months.

Every day I have a reminder that life is short. I know we all know this, but somehow we seem to forget it as we get caught up in our business. The scar on my body reminds me life is not certain and it can change in an instant. I am renewing my commitment to acknowledge and seek after God every day. I know there have been days that God has been an after-thought. Oh yeah, I need to talk to God today! But I want Him to continue to be ever in the foremost part of my heart and brain. Maybe you need to reorder your priorities. One of the things that I love about God is that He is the God of second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and infinite chances. His mercies are new every morning.