Yesterday was a special day of being with our grandkids as they played and celebrated our youngest grandkids combined birthday celebration. There were babies, one just learning to walk, toddlers and kids of all ages playing together in huge bouncy houses, trampolines, a zip line, and then enjoying apple juice, chips and colorful cupcakes!

Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:11-14.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:4-5,8.

We teach our kids from an early age to play nice, and they learn to trust us and turn to us when they are afraid or tired and need arms to hold them. So it is with our Heavenly Father. We can go to Him when we are tired, afraid, and when our hearts are full with faces radiant with love for the blessings He showers upon us. Our kids and grandkids are a blessing from God and my heart is full with love and thankfulness for His goodness to us. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3.