This is the Day

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24 (NIV)

Imagine being 48, on your way to a college class, but finding yourself day dreaming about jumping on a fast horse and riding on the Florida seashores. I haven't caught myself day dreaming in ions, but I did yesterday. As I drove past a horse farm with horses on both sides of the road I picked out my favorite sable colored horse and ventured off in my mind. Miles from Athens just the horse and I galloping through the waves, beating the next wave with a breeze in our faces and the smell of the surf. :) I was so into that day dream I actually felt refreshed by the time I reached the ATC parking lot. Unfortunately, I was late so my legs ran as quickly as they could to class.

On my way home, that same horse was out by the fence He gave me a look like you might get from a kindred spirit,as if to say, let's do it again. I smiled as I thought, in a New York minute my friend. Sometimes I think it's good to take a little vacation, even if it's just a brief walk in our favorite park, or a conversation with a sweet friend. Escape from all the adversities, if only briefly! What a refreshing relief. Yesterday was certainly one of those days. It ended with one of my favorite friends calling, which was such a nice way to end the day.

God's word is always a wonderful way to begin and or end the day with too. God's truths are wonderful things to ponder before going to sleep. I hope you take time to shut the world's kaois out and spend time reading God's Word, sharing laughs and sorrows with a good friend and just dreaming once in a while, if not every day for just a little bit.

"You are my God and I will give you thanks; you are my God and I will exalt you.

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures forever."

Psalm 118:28&29 (NIV)

"Give me understanding and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart."

Psalm 119:34 (NIV)

"Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word." Psalm 119:37 (NIV)

"My comfort and my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life."

Psalm 119:50 (NIV)