I had a lovely day today – I got to spend a few hours out on my balcony reading with blue skies and gentle breezes blowing.
And I drove a short distance and went for a walk in the woods by the Potomac River.
On the way to Red Rock Wilderness Park, I heard Casting Crown’s new song on the radio, and it struck me as a perfect Birthday Song. Truly God is the God of all my days.
But that also got me thinking of Psalm 37:4 — “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
I am in the middle of getting the desire of my heart, make no mistake about it.
No, I don’t have every desire of my heart.
But I am in the middle of a huge one being fulfilled – I am on the Newbery committee! I get to tell the world about great books! And – I get to spend my birthday reading great books, sitting out on a beautiful balcony. I get to go walk in the woods and have my spirit restored. I even have loving friends who come read with me (I spent the evening at my Silent Book Club) and bring me cupcakes and flowers.
Truly, God has given me the desire of my heart. My cup overflows.
May I continue to see all the reasons He gives me to find delight.