From Porgy and Bess, Gershwin shared, “Summertime and the living is easy…” Well, those of us in Florida, know that sometimes the oppressive heat of summer is NOT easy. If instead we focus on the warmth coming from within us, we might feel how “cool” having Christ within can be.

Reading uplifting messages, listening to powerful sermons, tuning into a media message are a few ways to fuel that warmth from within. Having God within we are warmed in spirit, strengthened with His power and heated up to share the Good News.

If discouraging times befall you, and they will, seek the warm ember of His love that lives within your soul. Your mere thought of Him can ignite His warmth to begin glowing and spark a renewed spirit. How cool is that!

God loves you unconditionally. He does not leave you. He does not give up on you. He does not douse the warmth of His love burning within. He sizzles and sparkles ever ready to help, guide, encourage or just allow you to enjoy being His. The 60’s jargon of “cool” certainly applies to our beloved Lord. He is “cool” enough to encourage you to embrace the warmth of Him, the essence of Him.

Don’t focus on the outside temperature of our Florida summers, instead turn within to Christ’s warmth of hope, love and joy.

God is your warmth. He is cool enough to love you unconditionally!

Originally posted by Jill in July 2018