Genesis 21:5-7, “Now Sarah said, “God has brought laughter
for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”
For many years I lived where each morning I awoke to
squirrels playing chase on the roof and birds singing their morning hymns. It
always made me smile. Now in a city setting it’s more liable to be buses
huffing and puffing or an irate driver honking his horn before the sun even
rises. Too often I sigh and squirm deeper under the blankets.
Some days it’s all too easy to let the grumblings of my own,
or others, take over the beginning of the day and focus on what didn’t get done
yesterday, that is now a chore, or worry for the schedule ahead before I even
get up.
Yet creation sings each day anew, reminding us that life is
fresh and everyday, every moment, a clean slate. God’s word brings life out of
death. That is a message of good news—anticipation. Regardless of the personal
weather. Not the past or separation or failures are able to limit the Lord’s
breath.
He stands ready to help us step into His joy—His hope—His
way of living. With peals of laughter, alongside birdsong, to greet
opportunities with pleasure and gratitude.
Lord, please help us to begin each morning with hearts of
praise.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 51:12
“Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation,
And sustain me with a willing spirit.”
