Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

As I relaxed on my lounge chair ready to take in some much needed sunshine and relaxation recently,  I was confronted by the vast changes that sweep through life.  My first thought as I lay there took me back to the joy that I found years ago in Albuquerque, NM laying by the pool.  One of the great gifts that the Lord gave me while home schooling my three children was the joy of a gym membership with an amazing outdoor pool.  One of my favorite activities was laying in the sun listening to my three kids laugh and play in the pool while enjoying an occasional splash to cool me off.

As with any time of reminiscing, I had to fight off the temptation to lament the loss of the past.  Rather than get melancholy over the past, the Lord was quick to remind me that He has given me good gifts today, just as He did then.  That is what is so amazing about our God, he knows where we are, what we need and when we need it.  Just like our lives grow and change, so do the tangible gifts the Lord gives His children.  Right now, I don't need a gym with a swimming pool during the day.  You see, my kids are no longer with me daily at home school but are often up late with me after a long day in public school.  Because of this, in His great kindness, the Lord has given me a hot tub where, for some strange reason, teenagers will open up and talk like no where else.  One of my greatest blessings today is that coveted invite to the hot tub with my three teenagers to hear what is in their hearts and on their minds.

No matter where you are today, the Lord has good gifts for you.  Whether you are an empty nester who longs for the busy days of chaod or a single girl wondering when your mate will come along, the Lord has gifts just perfect for you today.  I pray today that you will take time to look for the gifts that the Lord has given you for this particular season of your life.  Even is life is very different today than yesterday, or even very different than you had planned, look for the gifts, they are there!

Blessings,
Diane