Gladness of Heart

Wishing each of you a heart glad day!

This is what 

I have observed to be good: 

that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink 

and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun

 during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.

 19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, 

and the ability to enjoy them,

 to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.

 20 They seldom reflect on the days of their life, 

because God keeps them occupied 

with gladness of heart.

Eccles.5:18-20

My 'happy toil' these days includes a lot of hours in the garden and lawn-mowing!

Which I love, in spite of weed-potato-bug-rock-picking, hoeing, staking, pruning,

 endless edging and beating sun during the day or mosquito company in the evening, etc.

Gardening isn't all bench sitting and slow strolling but it better be part of it!! 

Plus, the reward of rest at day's end is ever so deeply sweeter! 

A garden framed by gold-ing wheat and open sky feels like holy ground

Wherever in the world we live

Whatever today may impart

Lord, because of the hope you give

Console/delight us with gladness of heart

To everything a season, Lord

Some days are happy, some are sad

But each day is made by Your Word

To rejoice in it, and be glad

For all that matters most, abides

Through sickness, health, plenty or need

Your hear, whatever faith confides

In groans, knowing You intercede 

Goodness and mercy follow us

Through all our days, until we dwell

Forever with You in Your house

This bids our hearts with gladness swell

...wherever we wake, work and sleep

Whatever today's dues impart

Because of promises You keep

We go forth with gladness of heart 

Where days of life at best are few

Where strength for toil and bread to eat

Humbles the heart with gladness true

For the joy of the Lord is sweet 

Janet Martin 

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