Perfect Summer Days

Year 5 - Day 175: Today, I am grateful for some perfect summer days... on a weekend for all to enjoy.

We have had a break in the heat for a few days here in Illinois and the temperatures are moderate 70's. Perfect. It is my favorite kind of day... and on a weekend, too. It is unexpected the end of June when hot, hot is expected. 

Windows are open and fresh air breezes through each room.
We will gather on the church lawn for outdoor worship. 
(All are welcome and great food after the service.) 
We will sing songs of praise and hear some good news.
We will fellowship and simply hang out.
We will laugh and share news and stories.
The skies are sunny.
The birds are singing.
The grass is still green (thanks to rain)
The flowers are in full bloom.
The scents in the air are pure summer.

This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Such simple scripture passage and our children learn it in a song. Still, it is full of wisdom and wonder. Look! A semicolon to make us pause and connect two thought. Bigger than a comma and a period is not quite right.Let's dig a little deeper.

This is the day...today.
That the Lord... our God
Has made... he is so creative.
; pause and take it in.
Let us... together.
Rejoice... celebrate.
And be ... just be.
Glad... be happy.
In it... in the moment. 

Today, I am grateful for some perfect summer days... on a weekend for all to enjoy.