I have come that they may might have life,

and that they may have it more abundantly.

(John 10:10)

Another beautiful day.  Again it was in the 70’s.  By the end of the week it will be in the 40’s.  Knowing that made me enjoy today even more.

The leaves are just beginning to turn, reminding me that Winter is coming. I know that there will be only a few more warm days before Winter arrives to wrap us in ice and snow for several months.

I guess all of life is like that.  We appreciate the good things even more when we think of the bad times that we have gone through and the bad times that will surely come again.  Because we have fought through illness, injury, financial problems, relationship problems, disappointment and grief, worries and woe of all descriptions we are even more appreciative of the simple joy of a beautiful day.

Savoring each simple joy refreshes the soul.  The joy of a chocolate brownie, a visit with a friend, a perfect rose, a new book to read won’t solve any of our problems now or prevent any problems in the future. But, taking the time to savor each joyful moment, helps us to be happy in the midst of whatever our lives are like right now.

An abundance of simple joys is a sacred gift.  I wish you countless sacred gifts.