In the Sound of Music, governess Maria comforts the children during a thunderstorm by making up a song called My Favorite Things, reflecting on:
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things”
…and concluding that:
“When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I’m feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don’t feel so bad.”

Thinking of “Whiskers on kittens and warm woolen mittens” may help us get through a simple thunderstorm. But which of your favorite things will save and sustain you through the great storms of life? which favorite things make up a fulfilling life? What might our loving God have in mind for us that we don’t yet regularly pursue?

Enjoy God fully today and pursue the very best and favorite things he has in store for you. You may discover that time with him can become your very most favorite thing of all!