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Pure Delight



I had a memory today, of an early morning on the first day of summer twenty years ago. Murray and I are sitting in our old fishing boat, each with a mug of hot coffee.  Murray is fishing, and I am listening to tunes. The sun was shining, the breeze warm, and God’s presence seemed near. Beside me was a bag of books, a journal, several pens, cases of CDs, and my Walkman. My summer worship song for that year was Beautiful God by Vineyard UK, click here to listen. I still enjoy how this song makes me feel, definitely a summer song of praise to God.

Today, as I write, it is summer 2020, and I find myself sitting in a newer fishing boat, with Murray and Alex, on the same lake with our mugs of coffee. No longer do I take with me a Walkman or books or a journal, only my smartphone. I enjoy the simplicity of not carrying a pile of books and CDs everywhere I go. Life has changed in twenty years, it continues to be unpredictable, and I appreciate my smartphone!

One thing, however, is God has not changed.  He has continued to draw me close over all these years. He has been faithful in keeping His promises like when I delight myself Him, and He grants the desire of my heart.  On the lake early in the morning is a perfect place to sit in God’s presence to hear His whispers of love that take away my fears giving my heart hope.

My summer song for this year is from Steffany Gretzinger, titled, No One Has Cared For Me Like Jesus, click here to listen. The whole album is beautiful. The words to her song are my prayer and the desire of my heart.  I am grateful that Jesus has kept me close all these years.  Through deep dark valleys and beautiful summer mornings when He seems close.  He has taught me to delight in Him.  My hope and joy are in knowing Him, which is a pure delight to my soul. Oh, I still do not fish, just rest.

How did you spend the first day of summer in 2020?  What is your favourite worship song for summer? Why?

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for calling me to follow you, to learn from you, and to spend time with you.  Thank you for teaching my heart to sing of your love and mercy and hope.  Thank you for being the one who cares for me when no one else can.  As I delight in your presence, I ask, keep me close all the days of my life and let the joy I find in you, be what others see and remember about my life story. Amen.


"Take delight in the LORD,

and He will give you your heart’s desires."

Psalm 37:4


Blessings and stay safe,

Robin


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