This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in
it.
— Psalm 118:24 (NKJV)
Summer is here, kids are out of school, and everything slows
down for a heartbeat.
Ummmm…nothing could be further from the truth.
Summer somehow becomes its own kind of busy. Family picnics, vacations, church events, motorcycle rides, ballgames, camping trips, activities for the grandkids…sometimes when I look at the calendar trying to plan something, it’s almost disappointing to realize there’s barely an open day left.
There is always something going on.
But you know what? I’m actually thankful for that.
Because when my calendar is full, it means my life is full of blessings too.
When there are games or school events to attend, it means I have grandchildren who still want MeowMeow there cheering them on.
When there’s a church event, it means I have a church family and a place to belong.
When there’s a motorcycle ride or CMA event, it means I get to spend time doing something I love with people who feel like family.
When there’s a trip planned, it means I get to experience life alongside my handsome and amazing husband, the love of my life.
And some of my favorite moments aren’t even the big planned events.
They’re the quiet ones.
Watching a sunrise or sunset while camping.
Sitting around after a long day talking and laughing.
Watching the grandkids learn something new — riding their bikes, mastering a 4-wheeler, or accomplishing something they didn’t think they could do — and seeing their faces light up with pride and excitement.
Those are the moments that remind me life is good.
Not perfect. Not stress-free. Not always easy.
But good.
Sometimes we spend so much time wishing for “more free time” that we forget that being busy often comes from being surrounded by people, purpose, love, and opportunities we would deeply miss if they were gone.
Psalm 118:24 reminds us to rejoice in the day God has given us. Not someday. Not when life finally slows down. Today.
Even in the busy seasons - especially in the busy seasons.
Because one day we may look back and realize these were the moments we’ll treasure most.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
— Psalm 118:24 (NKJV)
Ummmm…nothing could be further from the truth.
Summer somehow becomes its own kind of busy. Family picnics, vacations, church events, motorcycle rides, ballgames, camping trips, activities for the grandkids…sometimes when I look at the calendar trying to plan something, it’s almost disappointing to realize there’s barely an open day left.
There is always something going on.
But you know what? I’m actually thankful for that.
Because when my calendar is full, it means my life is full of blessings too.
When there are games or school events to attend, it means I have grandchildren who still want MeowMeow there cheering them on.
When there’s a church event, it means I have a church family and a place to belong.
When there’s a motorcycle ride or CMA event, it means I get to spend time doing something I love with people who feel like family.
When there’s a trip planned, it means I get to experience life alongside my handsome and amazing husband, the love of my life.
And some of my favorite moments aren’t even the big planned events.
They’re the quiet ones.
Watching a sunrise or sunset while camping.
Sitting around after a long day talking and laughing.
Watching the grandkids learn something new — riding their bikes, mastering a 4-wheeler, or accomplishing something they didn’t think they could do — and seeing their faces light up with pride and excitement.
Those are the moments that remind me life is good.
Not perfect. Not stress-free. Not always easy.
But good.
Sometimes we spend so much time wishing for “more free time” that we forget that being busy often comes from being surrounded by people, purpose, love, and opportunities we would deeply miss if they were gone.
Psalm 118:24 reminds us to rejoice in the day God has given us. Not someday. Not when life finally slows down. Today.
Even in the busy seasons - especially in the busy seasons.
Because one day we may look back and realize these were the moments we’ll treasure most.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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