Spring 2014
11 For,
lo, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone; 12 the
flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the
voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land; Solomon 2:11-12
Spring time is the awakening of our spirit after a long
winter's nap. It is bright sunny mornings
when birds are chirping and you rise with wonder and excitement for what this
glorious season will bring. I often
think of spring time when I was a young girl at my Grandmother Marlow’s
home. I think of the beautiful trees
outside of our bedroom window where the sweet chirps of the birds filled the
air. I think of awakening to the
sunshine gleaming through our window kissing our faces after a night of
slumber. I love how this season embodies
the rebirth of Jesus Christ. The love and hope that it brings is wonderful
for our souls.
This past winter has been long and steady. Throughout the many snow storms that we have
encountered, I constantly reminded myself that this was God’s way of allowing
us to nest and take the time to get ourselves centered and focused on him. I think of my cousins from Pennsylvania and
how they use to sing “Get your Heart Right with God,” and how that always stuck
with me. I am happy to say that this cold winter allowed me to sit and be quiet to listen and convene with my Heavenly Father. My soul has been restored, my heart is in the right place and I am now entering into this new season walking fully in God's grace and love. I am eternally grateful for this winter and
am equally thankful for the hope that this new season of spring brings. For this is our time to blossom and share what
God has planted in our hearts. Just like
he does it for the beautiful flowers and trees, he will do it for you and me.
Be blessed ~ Love,
