| Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Savor the moment” 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: “Simple pleasures” As I write this, it’s an early summer morning in June. Dawn is breaking, the birds are singing, and the world is quiet and peaceful. I’m on our back porch gazing at Brady Mountain just a couple of blocks from our home. The mountain is lush green, covered in trees. It’s a beautiful and peaceful scene and it’s a simple, quiet, and peaceful way to begin the new day. The moment is too good to pass up so I’m just going to sit here and savor it for a while. My thoughts are also on the trip I will be leaving on later this morning. I will be going to Texas to spend a few days with my son, daughter-in-law, and my five-year-old grandson Oliver. He’s the cutest and best grandson in the history of the world (he really is) and he has a special bond with his grandpa. In the days to come we will play football and baseball, ride bikes, go for walks, jump on the trampoline, and go for pizza at Chuck-E-Cheese’s. And I know from past experience that I will be content. Deeply content. 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 with special 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 wisdom from him. 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 are 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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