Summer’s Story
Good Saturday to you from the Heartland.
A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something…
I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that was just because I didn’t have to go to school.
I took a drive the other day, and summer’s story was all around. You could see it in the backyard BBQ’s where friends and family were gathered together. You could see it in the small town festivals where communities are gathered. You can see it in the church VBS announcements where little kids will hear all about Jesus, and their parents and other adults will experience godly service for others.
You can see summer’s stories driving through farm country and seeing growing green fields as far as the horizon in every direction. No, don’t say that is a boring sight! This is where men and God work together to feed the nations and I daresay we’d all notice if it wasn’t going on. Summer is a time when many have a chance to relax and recharge, to vacation with family and to just slow down a bit. You can sit outside in the evening and hear the symphony of the land, the late calls of birds and the rustle of leaves in the trees, and you can enjoy the sight of the tiger lilies bright orange all around.
Yes, I’d say summer has a lot to tell if anybody cares to notice, and if we look carefully, we’ll see God at work all around us.
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I couldn’t agree more. There is just something about Summer – reminds me of lots of wonderful memories created in the past and even now! Oh, how I love VBS – I accepted Christ at VBS one hot Summer!
That’s a pretty good endorsement!
We have just returned from a road trip across Canada and Washington state. The beauty of the farmlands just are beyond description. Thanking God for these farmers who work from dawn to dusk. You are right! Summer is a season to remind of us of God’s work of creation.
It sure is!
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That little phrase “if we look carefully” seems to be the greatest challenge of all. IF….we see needs, blessings, beyond the rough exterior people put up, hurts, hopes, dreams, potential, and maybe see as God sees,
Brother, you hit it right on! It’s like people who say there are no miracles any more. If you “look carefully” you can find miracles ALL around us. The same as summer. Maybe some have lost perspective. They had it once and forgot it; well, let’s open our eyes and kind of change our perspective and the beauty of this season WILL make itself apparent!!!!