I got up early this morning--early for being on vacation that is. Had an invigorating work out--that means it was tough for me. I'm thinking that Scott Lovin is a running machine.
Anyway, I was captivated by the clear blue sky and the early morning sun shining on the green grass, palm trees, flowering shrubs, and the pond. After the workout it was time to hit the pool. As I sat and read Scripture and prayed the sun's intensity penetrated my being. It was a relaxing and rich time of enjoying God and His creation. An occasional Gecko added variety to the visually stimulating scenery.
Met a man from Indiana staying here waiting for his daughter to play in some national AAU volleyball tourney. After I left I regretted that I had not tried to turn the conversation to Spiritual things.
Today is Father's day and it's a bit odd not to be around my children--though I'm realistic enough to know that if I was home they would all be scattered in different directions so I'll try to catch up with them when we get home.
Chewing over several truths I read from the Scripture this morning--"the mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov.16:9), "pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a great fall" (Prov.16:18), "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov.18:21), "do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit..." (Phil.2:3). "Lord, expose my pride so I can repent, guard my heart so that I speak what brings life to others and not death, and work in me to crucify the "self-life" that perpetually seeks to consider my needs, wants, and desires first.
For those following along on my Sabbatical I return home tomorrow and leave on Tuesday so there will probably be no blog postings for the next week as I will be out of internet range.
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