Time Well Spent

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8, NKJV

The last few days, my family and I have had the opportunity to spend time in a warm climate, leaving behind the chilly days of winter at least for a brief time. My grandchildren are older and spread across the United States in different colleges, so these are cherished moments, especially for me; moments I never take for granted.

One of my favorite hymns is In the Garden by Charles Austin Miles.The lyrics tell the story of God leisurely walking with one of his children in a beautiful setting. God is attentive, not out of duty, but out of love. He is not distracted, in a hurry, or looking at his phone to see who else might be on social media. God is fully invested in the moment.

As much as I love my family and long to be with them whenever possible, my heavenly Father wants even more to spend time with me because I am one of His children. The good news is that God is never too busy to find time for any of His children. Would you invite God to stroll with you today in the beauty of His creation? Tell Him what is on your mind and heart. Winter, spring, summer, or fall He is waiting.