BONUS

Saturday, September 16, 2017 (7:53 a.m.)

Holy, Holy God,

Thank You! You have blessed us so incredibly much. We get to have fun. Try new things. Make mistakes. Get a few owies. Bumps. Bruises. Hurt feelings. And huge hugs.

The word that came to mind at a water park the other day was, “BONUS”. Yes Father. Every opportunity we experienced that time away from home was indeed such an incredible bonus.

I was witness to one young mother thoroughly enjoying her son’s time in a wave pool. SO many giggles on her part seemed to encourage him in continuing his own fun and frolic. Thank You Father. Thank You for bonus moments.

Mm, yes, Father. Even now. I am having some bonus moments with the grandchildren. Some unexpected free hours to spend with them. And especially, the bonus time here with You.

Yes, Holy Father. Thank You for time I had not planned to have. Let me use it wisely and well Blessed God.

Reading in Your Word right now my heart seems to smile its agreeance. Luke 6:37-38 (The Message), “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults - unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don’t condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier. Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back - given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.”