Isn’t summer supposed to be a bit more relaxed? You know, lazy, hazy days of summer? I just don’t see this idea or concept showing up in my schedule for the three months of June, July and August.

But the more I think about it, the more excited I am about what is going to be happening in these three months.

Bible studies. Creative Bible journaling. Spiritual development training. Stephen Ministry commissioning.

And then on a personal note, a new grandbaby arriving. A wedding to attend. Visits with family and friends. Travel.

Wow, I think I’ll be busy this summer!

But, Scripture does seem to direct us away from laziness. The Book of Proverbs is filled with good advice about this topic.

“Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.” (Proverbs 10:4 – NIV)

“The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” (Proverbs 13:4 – NIV)

“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” (Proverbs 14:23 – NIV)

 “A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.” (Proverbs 20:4 – NIV)
 

Okay, so you get the picture.

But here’s what I really want you to get. Yes, I will be busy this summer. But in all the busyness, I must not and cannot neglect my personal relationship with Jesus. What happens between me and Him must be my top priority. For me, that means waking at 5 am for that time with Him.

It may look different for you, but if being in Jesus’ presence for those special, quiet moments with Him is not part of your daily routine, I would encourage you to make the commitment to do so this summer. Find the way that you connect to Jesus best and do that. Whatever it is, just do it.

I would love to hear how you connect with Jesus. Would you care to share?

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna