PK’s
Corner
June 2014
Hebrews
10:25 “Don’t
stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into
the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the
day drawing near.” (CEB)
“School’s
out, School’s out, teacher let the mules out.
One jumped in, one jumped out and one jumped in the sour kraut”. Thus went a rhyme my grandmother taught me to
celebrate the last day of school. The
longing for freedom from teachers, books and forced activities seemed to come
to fruition. Even today, as adults, we
look forward to the “vacation” season.
We plan trips for the family, outings on the rivers and lakes in our
area. We plan as much leisure time as we
can fit into the 104 days of summer vacation.
But soon we are back in the fall schedule of school, and work and indoor
activities.
While we may take a vacation from
work and school, and look forward to separate ourselves from the ordinary life,
we need to remember that God is not taking a vacation from us. I realize for many, attending church is not
even on their radar as they make the vacation plans, but it should be.
You see, we should never take a
vacation away from the ones we love, and if we love God, then God should be
part of our vacation plans. If we claim
Christ as our savior, then Christ should be considered in our planning. Vacation time is a perfect time to see other
congregations, to see different ways of worship and explore new ways to get closer
to God. Even as a minister, I make it a
point to attend church when we travel, and I find it refreshing and
enlightening.
I encourage you to make Worship
and going to Church part of your vacation plans. I know you will find it refreshing,
invigorating and restful, because when we can be where God is, we are
refreshed.
Enjoy your summer, but keep God
in it.
Amen.
