Although the Spring season
officially arrived in my part of the world 1 1/2 months ago, only within the
past few weeks has it actually started to look like Spring outside. I love this
time of the year; especially the month of May, when everything comes alive. The
earth awakens from hibernation, and new life is resurrected and emerges from
the cold, dark, damp ground. I can almost feel the excitement of each little
plant, as it gets strength and energy from the warm sun. And once it begins to
sprout up, there is no stopping it!🌱 It seems to get more courageous and strong
each day. It's confidence in reaching its fullest potential increases
exponentially! With fresh compost added to nourish its roots, and those nasty
weeds pulled out regularly, that once tiny sprout, becomes a thing of beauty. 🌼 I
think of our lives to be somewhat like this.
We can be awakened from the deep
sleep of .... (you fill in the space). Feelings of defeat or failure,
inferiority, complacency, etc.? A new life can be resurrected from the cold,
dark place that we find ourselves. God's love strengthens and energizes us, if
we let His light shine upon us and within us. And once we begin to
"sprout up", there is no stopping us! He gives us courage, strength and
confidence to face each day. He wants us to reach our fullest potential, which
is greater than even we can imagine (Jeremiah 29:11-13). Feeding on His Word and His love, our
roots get stronger. The "nasty weeds" in our life (those feelings of
doubt, fear, etc.) become fewer. We eventually remember that we are a beautiful
creation, wonderfully made in His imagine (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:14), and it is very good! (Genesis 1:31)
Did I mention that I love
gardening? 😊 Here are a few of my newly resurrected plants. Watching them grow is
so exciting! Helping them grow, is a thrill!
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| Crocus |
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| Daffodil |
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| Forsythia |
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| Muscari |
God Bless!
Joyful Hope
(Matthew 5:16)
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