Friday, June 09, 2006 

Your Summertime Mission,
Should You Choose To Accept It

Hey, it's summertime, or about to be, and there's one thing I wish for you this summer. Here it is: Waste time! That's right, waste time. Waste time on yourself and your family. Break your routine. Get out and do something different. Climb Bishops Peak or Madonna Mountain, go kayaking in Morro Bay, read a good book. But, whatever you do, do something you don't normally do.

Remember, vacation comes from the word "vacate." So, do that. Vacation from your problems. (Sorry. Couldn't resist the What about Bob? reference.) But, seriously, take a vacation and relax. Replenish your soul, your body, your mind, and your spirit. Get away from the routine. Waste time with God.

I have a friend who wrote a book called Why Not Waste Time With God?. Pretty clever, yet so profound. While you're vacationing, He just might show up. Look for Him on the mountain top, and be sure to tell Him what a beautiful place He's created. Look for Him at the ocean while your playing with the seals and the otters, and think about the wild things He's created. Look for Him, He's all around. He'll show up in your soul and in your spirit, if you just open the door.

Here's another suggestion: Consider keeping a journal to write down what you think He's saying to you in your summer endeavors.

I guess the point is, Waste time!

See ya soon. Check the website for locations and upcoming events.

Posted by | 10:23 AM