SOLSC 3/9/14 - Sundays Are Made For Times Like These

One of my favorite Gospel groups is Ernie Haase & Signature Sound.  As I walked yesterday, they were singing a song entitled "Sundays Are Made For Times Like These".  The chorus rings so true to how I believe Sundays should be.  It goes like this:

"Sundays are made for times like these
Sunday morning worship and time with the family
A day to rest
A day to love
With no place you've gotta be
Sundays are made for these"

We try to capture this every Sunday

Worship God, Communing with Him, Praising Him, Hearing His Word
Fellowship with our church family
Breakfast with dear friends
Skyping with our family
Resting - reading a book, taking a nap
Enjoying life to it's fullest
Embracing the gifts God has bless us with.

Yes, Sundays are made for times like these.
The last line fulfills God's promise to us:

"I keep thinking about the one day
In my home up in the air
Every day will be Sunday over there."





Comments

  1. Kevin HodgsonMarch 9, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    The other day, I asked you to come visit
    my home up in the air
    and together, we gently pounded nails and steps
    into a tree so that this house was obscured from view
    by leaves and branches and metaphors
    only writers know to write in a poem
    that is constructed from someone else lines
    into something new.

    -Kevin
    PS - I am line lifting this morning.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 9, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    A beautiful read for a Sunday morning! On my way to fellowship and worship soon! Then on to spend time with my mom, my sister, and my daughter who is home with us this week on spring break from college. Who knows, maybe one of my brothers will drop by, too!

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  3. Amy RuddMarch 9, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    I love the message of your post...spending time with God, family and friends and relaxing...just right Sundays.

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  4. Leigh Anne EckMarch 9, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful words for a beautiful day! I will try and remember these words as I get ready for the week. :)

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  5. LynnMarch 9, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    I always think how everyday should be Sunday! Of course I know that is not reality but I do love the idea!

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  6. MichelleMarch 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Sounds like the perfect Sunday. Sorry the skyping doesn't always happen! Always depends on the girls and their schedule! I wish Sundays were more relaxing around here. It's always a goal of ours, but whatever we don't do on Saturday, gets pushed to Sunday. But the afternoon we are relaxing on the couch...with heavy eyelids, an afternoon to rest.

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  7. elsieMarch 9, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    The pace of Sunday has always been slower and time to save up energy for the busy days of the week.

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  8. JaanaMarch 9, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Beautifully said! I should read this post next Saturday to get ready for Sunday!

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  9. ChrisMarch 9, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Such a lovely Sunday you have had. Your Sundays make the rest of the week better!

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