Have Fun at Your House

I hugged him goodbye

And said, “Have fun at the shore!” That is where he was going with his family.

He responded with a hug and these words, “Have fun at your house!”

That word from my young nephew pierced my heart.

It was a word from the Father that went straight to my heart,

“Have fun at your house.”

Yes, I contemplated,

I can have fun at my house…in the everyday normal routine

I can have fun as I reflect on God’s goodness…

I can have fun as I load the washer,

As I thank God for a washing machine and anticipate clean cloths,

I can have fun as I wash dishes,

As I thank God for my daily bread and my family who helped dirty these dishes.

I can have fun weeding the garden,

As I thank God for health, sunshine, summer, and these plants that will grow and bring a harvest.

I can have fun as I brush my teeth,

As I thank God for keeping the cavities away.

I can have fun as I hear my husband’s voice as he comes in the door and announces, “I am

        home,” and when I hear my son ask me to pray with him before going to bed.

The list is endless…

When my mind is child-like, thankful, and full of Him…

The possibilities of having fun…are endless!