July 8th

Do you ever long for a day to spend just as you wish … no family responsibilities, no work projects, no pressures, or meals, or laundry? It’s a nice dream to dream for any woman,
even if not very practical.

One lady I know told me that she wouldn’t get out of bed. Another decided to read all her magazines and a book she’d been putting off Someone else opted for shopping until the stores closed.

My dream takes me to a spot from my childhood when I was free to be out-of-doors all day long and brings me back to my home and husband for the evening. Sometimes I get to have one part or the other of my dream, although I haven’t danced over any meadows lately.

I’ve learned that the desires of my heart come from God and that His granting of them includes His presence. Happy thought! I hope that your dream includes Him too.

GIVEN A DAY
Given a day to do just as I please,
I know all the things I would do.
I’d wake with the sun and walk ‘neath the trees
And dance o’er a meadow or two.

I’d take off my shoes and wade in a brook,
Then sit on the bank with a dream.
I’d rest a sweet rest in some shady nook
Near the lovely soft voice of the stream.

I’d sing with the birds and whistle a tune
And eat all the berries I see.
I wouldn’t come home till the light of the moon
Shines down on the sycamore tree.

Then when I returned to our every-day world
Over pathways all silver with dew,
I’d sit by our hearthfire, on bright cushions curled,
And share a warm hour with you.

Prayer: Dear Father, thank You for sharing every moment with me and for understanding and granting the desires of my heart.