Words to Live By... play

The Weekly Word to Live By is PLAY! Oh, if only we could! Many of us find that getting away to a more relaxed environment is the only way to give ourselves permission to "play."

Yet spring break is seven weeks away and every hour of every weekend seems to get washed away in the laundry room or swept up in an attempt to catch up on cleaning. Often there's a hurting friend or grieving family who needs some attention, too. Although i am ever so thankful for each minute of and each person in my life, i do sometimes wish for more lightness and fun. How about you?

This week, let's do our best to find ways to play--maybe through a fun song, silly joke, or dance move. Perhaps you could literally sing in the rain. Spend ten minutes playing with your cat or dog. Or, since it's Valentine's week, compete with a friend to see who can make her piece of dark chocolate last longest.

Romans 14:19 reminds us to "Make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." Why not see if learning to play a little more actually makes you feel more peaceful and build relationships, too?

Have a play-filled week, Friends. And check out other ways to play in Words to Live By, pages 121-126.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal