Dad’s visit was amazing. It seems we filled the hours with great conversation and sites. I don’t think we could have added one more thing to this birthday trip. Let me share some of what we did.

• We built a swing
• A visit to the Yesteryear Farm Show
• Celebrated my daughter’s 29^th birthday
• Spent time with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• Worshiped at Rocky Mountain Christian Church
• Attempted to go to Lookout Mountain (until we realized the pro cycle challenge was just behind us…the drive was still beautiful)
• Visited Estes Park
• Ate lunch by the river in Estes Park
• Drove to the top of Rocky Mountain National Park (saw lots of wild turkeys!)
• Toured the US Mint in Denver
• Stood in line for donuts at Voodoo Donut Shop in Denver
• Bought an Aspen tree kit

Dad learned to drive on a tractor like this.

On the top of the world.

Phew! No wonder I am tired. It seems that we wanted to fill every moment with something so we could remember this trip. There was no time to waste. If we weren’t on the road heading some place, we were in conversation. Remembering old times. Sharing dreams. Laughing. Enjoying the company.

When we think of our relationship with God, our heavenly Father, would you say the time spent with Him is filled to the brim as my visit with my earthly Dad? Or do you take your relationship for granted and visit with God when it’s convenient for you?

King David understood the importance of a close relationship with God. Psalm 63 shares some of his thoughts. “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” (Psalm 63:1 – NIV)

Verse one is just the beginning. David goes on to express:

• God’s sanctuary
• God’s power and glory
• God’s love
• God’s Name
• God’s provision
• God’s worth
• God’s help
• God’s right hand
• God’s protection
• God’s judgment

David knew God through an intimate relationship. David spent time with God. David couldn’t wait until he could be with God the next time. Of course, God felt the same way about David.

You know that God prefers a deeper relationship with you. He desires to spend as much time with you as possible. He longs to show you the same things that He showed David.

But I know what you’re saying. “I just can’t seem to find the time.” “I’m so busy.” Yes, we are busy. But we can never be too busy to build this relationship with our heavenly Father (remember David’s words in Psalm 63:3).

Maybe you don’t have an hour to spend with God today, but I am sure you could find 15 minutes. It’s a good start. As you begin to spend a few moments with God, you’ll realize how much more you want and you will make more time for God. Really, you will.

My Dad loves me a lot, but what amazes me most is that my heavenly Father loves me more. What better reason to spend time with God.

If your soul is searching for something to cling to, why not look to your Creator. God created you to crave Him. God created you to love Him. God created you to spend time with Him. And in that relationship, you will find everything you could possibly need.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna