Another way to become more joy filled is to make time to just be around some kids. As parents, grandparents or neighbor to children, find ways to build into young people’s lives. We have wisdom, love, and time to share. As parents, let’s loosen up and have some fun with our kids. Spend some time on the water, run through the sprinkler, have a tickle contest, eat some ice cream, because life is at its fullest when we find joy just in living. We should say yes as often as we can when our kids ask for our time. (Kids spell love T I M E.) And our kids grow up way too fast. Their joy is contagious and you’ll find that their joy will rub off on you!
Summer is almost half over, so let’s make the best of every moment you can enjoy outdoors. In spite of what is going on around us, or the chaos of our world, enjoy this season of our lives. Let’s trust God, enjoy simple things, and hang out with some kids. They will remind us to live each day filled with joy and full of childlike wonder.
How fitting . . . I’m making pancakes and was planning on playing games with my boys all day today!