Well, here we are already… 

The summer vibes are fleeting as anticipation for fall is setting in 🌾

I love all four of Minnesota’s beautiful seasons but saying goodbye to Summer is tough. 

In fact, my daughter and I have been struggling to see eye to eye on this lately. 

Ellery has been asking to take out the Fall decor and making plans for costumes, hayrides, and bonfires. “Just slow down!” I think to myself with overwhelm. 🫨

But I, on the other hand, keep reminiscing of how much fun we’ve had this summer and continue to talk about things that have already happened! “Yes, I know, Mom!” Ellery responds with annoyance. 🙄

Then it hit me this week, while Ellery is hyperfocused on what is to come, I am stuck in what was. 

We both need to shift our mindset and attention to be joyful for TODAY! 

Yes, July is over. 

No, September is not here yet. 

So, let’s just enjoy TODAY. 

Perhaps you’re there too? 

Or have been there? 

Maybe not with the season change but with something else in life?

Perhaps you’re having a hard time letting go of what was like me… 

Or you’re too excited, or nervous, of what may be coming like Ellery…

But sister, either one pulls us away from God’s gift of TODAY… the present! 💝 

“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

THIS is it!

The DAY the Lord has made! 

Rejoice in TODAY! 

Be GLAD in it! 

Let that soak in for a moment… And if you need a little encouragement, the “Praise Remix” song always does it for me! 🎵 

🎤“As long as I’m breathing 

I’ve got a reason to 

Praise the Lord

Oh, my soul” 🙌🏻

🤍Ashley