“Early Bird“
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3The book of Psalms is full of songs that talk about the greatness of God and of His love for us. Wouldn’t it be cool to see for ourselves what David was talking about when he wrote about “still waters” and resting in “green pastures”? This week, set aside a morning that you can make an ordinary day extraordinary by watching the sunrise as a family. Watch the morning unfold through the golds and oranges of the sunrise together. Listen to the first birds sing their songs of praise. Watch for squirrels that may be dancing in the trees, excited for the promise of today. Watch for clouds to pass by as the wind whispers through the grass.
You can do this on a weekday morning, before school, by planning the night before to pack a few snacks and a blanket and driving your car to an open area to take in the sunrise together. Or, if you have more time – maybe on Saturday – you can stop by the grocery store for some special donuts (and coffee for mom and dad!) and take a picnic blanket to a special spot at a park.
Take a few minutes to sit quietly and thank God for the beautiful world He has created. Share what your favorite part about getting up early (even before the roosters!) has been. And then, just enjoy being together; remembering that every day can be extraordinary when we remember that we serve the Creator of that amazing sunrise!
Make today extra-ordinary!
- Miss Heidi
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