Party

I return to the psalms to be inspired by David in the way he prays. Today I read Psalm 125.
"Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever...Oh Lord, do good to those...whose hearts are in tune with you."

I think of vast and majestic mountain ranges,  walls of earth and rock soaring up skyward. Just like a mountain, so the Lord surrounds me. This same Lord loves me deeply. His is a supreme, untouchable power, and yet He works silently, invisibly, communicating softly. His desire is that I would love His people. Because I have His strength behind me, I can let go of my own pride. I can simply step out and serve, for Him, with His protection.

Today I will send an email to Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Glover, Isabel's teachers, on this last day of school, to encourage and thank them. I will do everything I need to do for the end of school party, but I will try (try!) to keep something in mind: The Lord doesn't care about pizza and money and wristbands. He cares about love.