June
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you and I will give you
rest”.
–Exodus 33:14 NIV
The month of June has come quickly this year. It’s been a
favorite month of many for a lot of reasons. The children love it because it
signals the end of school and the beginning of summer. Families pack up for
vacations that they have saved all year for. Neighbors gather together for
fireworks and a backyard hot dog. Picnics, grilling out and paper plates become
the norm. Watermelons are sliced and shared outdoors. A good time has been had
by the younger set evidenced by kool-aid stains on t-shirts in colors of cherry,
orange and lime. Band-aids cover the scraped knees from bicycle mishaps.
Fathers labor over their lawns in a battle against the weeds and Moms brace for
whatever the summer brings knowing she must be adaptable. Summer becomes a
chance to enjoy family, slack up a little and enjoy the tastes and joys of it
all.
But in all of our busyness, I think God would have us not
forget Him. A small child was asked what did he pray for that day and he
replied, “nothing, I didn’t need anything”. We seem to have a tendency to only
go to God with our requests when we are in crisis or have a real need. When
things are going great for us, He can be easily pushed aside. As summer begins,
we should invite God to be present in all we do, plan and enjoy. God is more
important than ever as we pray protection over our loved ones that are on the
go this summer season.
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