Is today just an ordinary day to you? I know, Fridays can be a little more special because of the excitement of the weekend. But maybe you have a job where you work on Saturday and Sunday; maybe you're alone or feel alone on weekends. Maybe for you, work is where you have that social interaction.
This is a time of the year where we may be busy with work, school or sports, but there's no formal, universal time of celebration such as Christmas, Easter, end of school, vacation - you get my drift? Labor Day was our last holiday, and it seems so long until Thanksgiving! Today, for me at least, is an ordinary day. But I've come to tell you that we have no ordinary God. He is a God of celebration! Did you see that full moon this week? Do you feel the coolness in the morning air, see the leaves changing color; feel the anticipation of a new season? I feel so strongly today that our God can bring change and celebration in the ordinariness (is that a word?) of our days. Maybe it's not a physical change, but a change of the soul, heart or spirit. Isn't that the true miracle anyway? Changing the down cast soul into one of praise; softening a hard heart; exchanging a spirit of bitterness for a spirit of joy! The only way that can be done is through an extra-ordinary God. And ya'll, we have one. If you're having trouble celebrating this routine day - then celebrate a God who is anything but routine! If your soul needs a jump start, read Psalm 145 - "They (I) will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness." (vs. 7)
I've also come to give you a glimpse into this week's Sunday school lesson. If you want to get a head start, then I encourage you to read John 4:1-30; 39-42. Then come on Sunday to CELEBRATE an extra-ordinary God in the midst of our ordinary day!
"My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever." (Psalm 145:21)
1 comment:
So, the blog gets easier with experience........this was a great post.......it allows me a chance to stay in touch more consistently which is welcomed. My Fridays now celebrate some time alone with Fred as he is trying to put in his work hours Monday through Thursdays. This gives us a few hours to ourselves when Clay's caregiver is here; unfortunately the trade off is Fred's time frame of getting home in time for study on Thursdays is now totally unpredictable. How does one decide? Your blog gives me a new way to keep up and remain connected when I can't join you physically. I appreciate being able to stay in some of the loop at Mt Horeb. Have a great weekend everyone. Love and hugs!
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