Matthew 23:23 says, “You have neglected the weightier matters such as justice, mercy, faith, and the love of God.”

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in everything there is to do: clean the house, take kids to places, get work done. But these are not usually the “weightier matters” in our lives, the things that really matter.

One thing that really matters is to feel the love of God in our lives and make time for this regularly. I think everyone experiences this differently: through service, worship, or meditation. My favorite way to experience the love of God is by spending time in nature, preferably with people I love.

My sister and I went out to Saratoga Hot Springs and it was the perfect addition to a busy week. It wasn’t a fluffy, fun add-on, it was the “weightier matter” that truly makes life worth living.