Preparing for the day

It’s one of those early spring mornings that is made for coffee and and a cozy chair. And a warm, fuzzy blanket. And sunglasses! That spring sunshine has a new warmth, and the birds are a cacophony of song. It’s a favorite place to be.

It is so easy to step outside on these mornings and praise Jesus for who he is and all he has done. My soul is at peace in these moments, no matter what is swirling around me. I see the Lord’s majesty and generosity in this sanctuary. It’s an automatic trigger for prayer and time with our father.

Today’s verse is Deuteronomy 6:5

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭6:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

It is so easy to love the Lord my God just as directed while I am alone in a safe and beautiful place. It’s a picture of a spring renewal of my closeness with God. Oh, but how my words and actions when I walk back across the threshold don’t reflect his rightful position in my heart.

These moments of peace and prayer need to be a suiting up time so that I can fight the distractions and schemes of the evil one who wants to separate me from living fully for God. I know what he’s up to, and God gives me his strength for the battle.

Let’s find time this weekend for peace in the Lord, basking in his glory and goodness so we can fully live out loving the Lord with all our heart, soul, and strength.