Enjoying Each Day

Just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. -Psalm 103:13

Sally Clarkson writes, "Only the grace and love that God gives freely through his merciful nature can provide us with that which we long for: peace and joy." (p. 167)

When we intentionally ask God to open our eyes to His provision of joy, we will begin to notice even the smallest, everyday things as God's gift. (p. 171)

When we feel overwhelmed by our circumstances, we need to pray. Whatever the need, we need to give it to Him. "By focusing on the transcendence of God, his power, presence, and character, (we) put the problems of life in their proper place." (p. 172)

Too often we hold onto the burdens of life instead of the hand of our heavenly Father. This robs us of our joy. By allowing God to handle our burdens, we can experience a peaceful soul. Jesus was in demand by so many, yet He always made time for prayer and to build relationships with His disciples. As we study the life of Jesus, we learn "to do what (we) can for this moment and complete what (we) can for this day, then go to bed and sleep restfully, not borrowing trouble from the next day for all the things (we) haven't completed." (p. 174)

A good mantra is to "work hard when I am able, play intentionally, rest regularly, love purposefully, and seek to make each day count." (p. 177)

Dear Precious Father,
Help me to truly understand and know your compassionate love for me. Help me to quiet my heart and lean against you as a small baby leans against her mother. Please open my eyes to your priorities, and give me eyes in my heart to see you and enjoy you each day.
Amen (p. 184)

-Ideas and quotes taken from Dancing with my Father by Sally Clarkson


626. Kids’ creativity/ Bible study

627. Celebrating another birthday with my hubby

628. Our parents’ generosity

629. Nice group of girls and parents on the volleyball team

630. Hubby’s meds finally arrived.

631.Good report from doctor

632. Cool weather

633. New friends that fit our family so well

634. Friends who help out

635. Our family doctor

636. Kids stepping up to do chores

637. New computer

638. Yellow finch visitor

639. The beauty and variety of hummingbirds

640. New glasses for the kids

641. Father and daughter practicing worship songs together

642. Special baby on the way

643. Kids creating a game together

644. Friend offering to help out with kids

645. Made it through traffic in time for Mom’s appointment

646. Good report from Mom’s procedure

647. Dinner with friends

648. Air conditioning

649. Parent willing to help at Friday School


650. The handful of nice, attentive kids at Friday School

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