05/26/2026
Summer break is a magical season. The alarm clock stops screaming, the lunchboxes disappear, and suddenly every parent becomes a part-time chauffeur, snack distributor, and referee for arguments like, “He looked at me weird!” Kids dream of sleeping in, parents dream of silence, and everyone somehow ends up sunburned at least once before July.
But summer is more than a break from schedules—it’s an opportunity to slow down and notice what really matters.
The Bible says, “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12). Summer has a funny way of reminding us how quickly time passes.
One minute your kids are catching fireflies, and the next they’re asking for the car keys. The vacations, backyard cookouts, and late-night ice cream runs are gifts from God meant to point us toward something deeper: relationships, joy, and eternity.
Jesus often used everyday moments to teach eternal truths. A picnic became a miracle. A fishing trip became a lesson in faith. A walk down the road became an invitation to follow Him. Maybe this summer, God wants to meet you in the ordinary moments too.
Sure, make the memories. Go to the lake. Roast marshmallows until one inevitably catches on fire. But don’t miss the chance to ask bigger questions. What if the restlessness we feel even during the “perfect” summer points to our need for something more permanent? Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God has “put eternity into the human heart.”
The truth is, no vacation can fully satisfy the soul. We were created for a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Summer fades, tans disappear, and mosquito bites heal—but the hope found in Christ lasts forever.
So this summer, alongside the sunscreen and bug spray, make room for Jesus. He’s not just part of a better summer. He’s the source of everlasting life.
