d09096bb763e004914803871d27e86f6Lately, this idea of enjoying life has seriously taken over my daily thoughts.  I’ve spent alot of time pondering the idea of fun, silly, childlike laughter and even goofy slipped into my mind at times.  Rolling down a knoll in a green meadow, tumbling over and over, giggling-not a care in the world, has been on my mind also!  Wondering when did I leave my kids view of fun behind and take on this heavy serious symptom of adulthood?  Not sure.  Wish I hadn’t.  Wanna change that.

What happened to my childlike faith-that mantra; I can do anything and still have a blast at it!?  Hippity Hop was my most fav fav ever. Ever.  Bouncing on that big huge red rubber ball with my hand (just one) on the handle-higher and higher every time-setting the bar at getting above the porch, ok, now that branch…..GO GO GO!  Freedom.  Flight.  Fearless.  FUN.  I loved that thing.  Wonder when I stopped bouncing?  Not sure exactly-just did.  May search for one and try it again.  Might.

So typical of my Lord, today my devotions book whispers to me of what my real soul needs-“Learn to enjoy life more” was the first sentence- and get this- it was in all CAPS!!  Thanks, God.  I needed that nudge towards the more peaceful life that you keep whispering to me, needed that badly!  I’m listening, I’m trying, really I am.

It’s like this with Jesus, he is telling us, let go and let God and I handle things. Don’t worry about tomorrow, keep your mind on today, and more specifically this moment!

This morning, this moment is stunning! Cool late summer morning, not a cloud in the sky, the river stretches on forever and I’m doing my two favorite things—spending time with my Lord and writing.  I’m getting closer.  In my devotions book today it said, “When you walk through a day with childlike delight, savoring each blessing, you proclaim your trust in me, your ever present shepard.”  God has adventures planned for me-I must trust and let go.  Let go of old ideas and thoughts and behaviors that hold me back.  This is a new season for my soul! A time of awakening to new and wonder filled possibilities.  “Sleeper awake! Rise from the dead.” Ephesians 5:14

So…..here we go together Lord-swinging higher and higher, running faster and faster, skipping like a child head on into enjoying my day!