“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” - Psalm 16:11 (KJV)
Seasons in Oklahoma are often milder than in other parts of the country. Extreme temperatures do happen, but they usually only last for days or weeks, not months, at a time. My little dachshunds like to take advantage of the weather breaks by racing to the yard. They will spend hours running, rolling, and rummaging in the grass. Pure joy.
The chaos of this world tends to draw focus away from simple pleasures. What is truly important gets crowded out by obligations and responsibilities. So much “stuff” is crammed into each twenty-four hour day that we can lose sight of living.
This is not unique to people of the twenty-first century. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, many approached Him with interest in His teaching. Some refused to turn loose of their possessions and positions to follow Him. Their “stuff” blocked the view of a life full of joy with Jesus.
It is essential to spiritual health to release the clutter in our lives. Just as my dachshunds find pleasure in rolling in the grass, we may find pleasure in simple things. When we spend time in the presence of the Lord and discover the path of life He has for us, we experience the fullness of His joy.
Dear Lord,
Help me to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in this life. Teach me through Your Word to be who You want me to be.
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