So we are having an absolutely outstanding week in the weather department here in Iowa. It is the middle of March and we have been enjoying gorgeous 50 degree days. All this warm weather has inspired the family to be outside which is fine with me. We are able to rearrange our schedule, so yesterday the kids and I went for a walk to the park during our regular school time knowing that we could get our work done in the afternoon instead. What a wonderful outing. The fun began as soon as the kids picked up on the fact that something different was happening Their little faces lit up with expectation as soon as they felt the buzz in the air. We were going on an adventure!
On our way there we had wonderful conversations about the world around us and even met an older gentleman walking a dog. (something about that combination always leads to at least a 10 minute delay in our arrival, but that's ok) It was so nice and relaxing.
We finally arrived at the park and the air was immediately filled with sounds of delight. The park was filled with potential and possibilities just waiting to be discovered. For me, the park was a much needed sanctuary of peace and joy. It was my "therapy". But the park was only a piece of the puzzle, the other important factor was the pure delight in eyes of every one of my 4 children that day. On a day with much global tension, stress, and tragedy we chose to set our eyes on other things. We chose to find beauty in a simple thing of being together on a beautiful day.
Not to get overly spiritual, but the event of that day reminds me of what our spiritual posture should be. We can choose to keep our eyes fixed on God, no matter what. This will then allow us to find peace and joy in the midst of troubling times. He becomes our foundation, what can shake us?
