Lemonade Days

Some days life hands you lemons.  Some days it hands you lemonade.  I know, I know, the saying goes "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade"  But some days it isn't necessary to make your own lemonade.  The world just hands it to you.  Just a gift of grace, not by your own means.  You didn't have to labor. You didn't have to frantically search for a little sugar with which to make those lemons into lemonade.  You are just handed a lovely glass of lemonade.  I have had such a day today.

My day started with a quiet and peaceful half hour of prayer and devotional reading.  The scripture I read spoke to me in a powerful way:  Psalm: 27:13 "I  am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord" Lovely words and just exactly what I needed to hear.....

After my prayer time, I got ready and headed out to yoga.  My Tuesday morning class is small, intimate and just a blast, as well as a great work out.  From there I stopped in at the church to rehearse the beautiful piece of music I will sing on Sunday- the Michael W Simth song "I Can Hear Your Voice".    Our sanctuary is so beautiful and peaceful.  Plus it has amazing acoustics.  It is a pleasure to sing in there.  Even if just for a rehearsal...

Upon arriving home, I had an inbox full of wonderful e-mail.  I had several amazing, affirming e-mails from people I work with in ministry at church.  They were so full of praise and encouragement that it was both humbling and awe inspiring to read them.  The following words are from one of the e-mails"  "My heart overflows with joy seeing God moving and making ever more beautiful and varied music across the strings of your heart.  He is teaching you a new song.....I hear the melody growing in virtuosity, grace, and peace."  Is this ME he is talking about? Really?  I immediately thought of the words to yet another Mercy Me song called "You're to Blame" .  A line which says "You are to blame for anything that is good in my heart.  And You are to blame for this change that has taken me by storm".  All of life seems to be a song to me......

The rest of my day was equally great.  A cancellation at my hair stylist enabled me to get in on a few hours notice, and I had dinner with my parents, aunt, and son. The food was wonderful, the fellowship and sangria even better!

The point is this:  When you have a nearly perfect day, be glad and rejoice!  Celebrate!  Praise God for his mercy and goodness.  For as we know, in this world we live in which is not our true home, many days are dark, sad, and full of distress.  It is important to acknowledge beauty and grace when you see it.  Today I did indeed, see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living..... Shalom