Shade

There are only a few things better on a HOT summer day than shade trees!  

Today I drove through the Kentucky country side to the Smith Berry Winery outside of New Castle to attend the wedding of my brother-in-law's daughter, Leah.  As some of us arrived a bit early we waited under a few shade trees until it would be time to go down and take our seats for the wedding.  The bride and wedding were beautiful.  Stormy's prayer and dance with Leah at the reception were perfect for a Father's Day weekend.  George's parents' dance and words of wisdom with the newlyweds were precious. 

Today's heat reminded me of the body's need for shade, for cool drink, for relief.  We all need a refuge.  It could be on a hot summer day when the sun is beating down on us.  It could be on a tough day when life's challenges are beating us up.  We need a refuge.  We need a place to go, sit in the shade to relax and recoup until we are ready to resume the scheduled activities of the day.

One of my favorite Psalms is Psalm 91.  Verse 2 says, "I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."  No matter the scenario; he is our refuge.  In every situation; He is our fortress.   Trust Him to protect and provide.  He's a faithful God.