| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Rest, relax, renew” Our Bible verse for today: “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out. If we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.” 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Appreciate simple pleasures” As I write this it’s an early summer morning in July. I’m sitting on my front porch, dawn is breaking, there’s a gentle breeze blowing, and the birds are singing. I love the early morning. I find it soothing and I’m grateful for such a peaceful way to begin the day. It’s a simple pleasure but a beautiful one that I find restful, relaxing, and renewing. As I was sitting here enjoying the moment and thinking about how rich and satisfying simple pleasures can be, it reminded me of another simple pleasure I’m looking forward to very much and which will occur in just a few weeks. Our son Tom, his wife Liz, and our two-year old grandson Oliver will be coming for a visit. They live in Texas and so we don’t get to see them very often but when we do, it is special. Just being together is special – especially with Oliver (our only grandchild.) Those thoughts reminded me of a time from a year and a half ago when Linda and I were at their home in Texas and Oliver was only six months old. I have a picture of me holding him, with his little head resting on my chest, he seemed perfectly content to just lie there and bond with grandpa. I was content – deeply content, and I didn’t want the moment to end. In 1 Timothy 6:6-8 the Apostle Paul was teaching his young protégé Timothy (and by extension us) to learn to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Pause for them; sit with them; enjoy them; savor the moment. I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying that “The best things in life are not things.” That’s what Paul meant. The best times in life usually consist of special moments with God and people. Yesterday I shared a little wisdom with you from one of my favorite contemporary philosophers, Snoopy, the dog from the Peanuts comic strip. This morning we’ll end with a little more. Snoopy says: “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you will look back and realize they were the big things. Yes, godliness with contentment is great gain. Savor the moment. Enjoy the simple pleasures. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville) |
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