An Extra Day

This is the day that the Lord has made--let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Leap year--the 29th of February is added to set all things right celestially. The earth revolves around the sun every 364 1/4 days, so we need an extra day every four years to get back in sync.

Much has been made of what to do with this "freebie," even I wrote about that topic earlier in the month. But today I'm of the opinion that it's just another day like any other.

Now that might steal the magic of it from you--but let me explain...

Every day is a freebie! Every day is a gift from God, freely given by our creator. Just because it's the 29th of February doesn't mean we should celebrate that more, or less. We should just celebrate it!!

What can you do to celebrate? Pray in thanksgiving to God. Read a Psalm (a happy one, not a lament this time). Do something nice for someone. Be a disciple. Study God's word in a way that suits your learning style. Be an apostle. Witness to the gospel in a way that suits you as well. Smile at everyone you meet!

For this is the day that the Lord has made-let us rejoice and be glad in it!!!

O God, thank you for creating me and all that there is. Enjoy it together with me as I go about my daily routine. In Jesus' name, amen.