“Yours is the day, yours also the night; you established the luminaries and the sun. You have fixed all the bounds of the earth; you made summer and winter.” (Psalm 74:16-17)
While all seasons have unique blessings, summer can be very special. With nature bursting to life around us, our souls also seem to thrive as we feel God’s grace. We can soak in the love of God like our skin soaks in the sun’s rays. It even seems easier to pray, be thankful for our blessings, and show kindness during warm, sunny weather. However, this restoration and re-creation doesn’t happen by accident. We need to be intentional.
How can we restore and re-create ourselves spiritually this summer? What about starting a journal as you reflect on some of your favorite scripture passages each day? What about trying a new spiritual discipline like morning prayer, meditation, serving others, or solitude? What about slowly reading through some of the books in the Bible throughout the summer. As you read: take notes, write down your questions, and see if the words inspire any new insights.
Summer can be a time of wonderful spiritual growth just as nature grows around us. Enjoy it!
Rev. Paul Whynacht
