Campers have started arriving and I truly enjoy hearing the voices of small children giggling throughout the campground.
Moms and Dads are bringing their kids to the same place they came as children with their parents. Fisherman are leaving the campground at “0-dark30” to find that special place on the shoreline or to be the first to launch their boats. Each one in pursuit of that record rainbow or cutthroat trout.
Folks are walking their dogs and exploring nature. There are so many sites to see!
Dave and I pray for each of them – we pray for safety and protection, for enjoyment and relaxation. This year we are facing another Summer where Winter snowpack and Spring rains were sparse, so we are praying against fires and for good rains to moisten the ground and add water to the lakes.
This morning I found these verses in my Bible reading. I know I’ve read them before but this morning they stood out and made an impact.
“ We should think of their good and try to help them by doing what pleases them. 3 Even Christ did not try to please himself. But as the Scriptures say, “The people who insulted you also insulted me.” 4 And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope. 5 God is the one who makes us patient and cheerful. I pray that he will help you live at peace with each other, as you follow Christ. 6 Then all of you together will praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:2-6 CEV
Patient, cheerful, doing good – that shall be my motto for the summer. In all I do, I want to follow Christ and give God praise.
The Lord has us all in different places, touching different lives. Let’s look for opportunities to be an example of His love in all we do!