Psalm 104:34 “May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord.”

Summer brings out the relaxation in all of us, with heading to the beach, dangling our feet in the pool, or sleeping in a little longer. It is one of the times of the year I treasure most because I get to spend so much  time with family and friends. But if I am honest, I can get a little too relaxed in spending time with Jesus. I often let other activities and family vacations get in the way of my quiet time.

My encouragement is for all of us to spend a little less time relaxing and a little more time focusing on God’s word -- intentionally carving out space to pray, read and praise God despite vacation schedules. I would recommend picking a book of the Bible and digging deep into each verse, reading a book with a focus on Jesus, cleaning your house with music blaring with praise and worship songs, or listening to a podcast. There are lots of ways to dive in! In the comments, share how you plan to study God’s word this summer.