PRAISE FOR THE SPRINGTIME

• Oh, the joy of springtime--it's my favorite time of year when the grays and browns of winter finally disappear. And this winter was a LONG one!
• It made me think of Isaiah's words, "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus,
  it will burst into bloom" (Isaiah 35:2).
• The plants & trees & flowers that are blooming now in the Northwest are magnificent and everywhere I look, dig, plant & mow I can see His magnificent sense of beauty & design & artistry & praise Him for it. How about you?
• My favorite of His blooming creations are the Prunus Serrulata Kwanzaan cherry trees in front of our garage windows and along our backyard path. And when the blossoms begin to lose their petals, it's the softest, pale pink rain you've ever seen.
• So many reasons to "Bless the Lord My Soul." The song below is one of my favorites from the musical, "Godspell."

GOD IS EVERYWHERE IN OUR LIVES

• Listen to a beautiful song by Nichole Nordeman (from her CD, "This Mystery") that has touched & changed my life.
• I intend for it to be played at my funeral as a reminder to all who know they can find God "in every season."
• His promise is, "The LORD Himself goes before you (so there's nowhere I can go that You haven't already been & prepared the way for me) and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you (I am never alone, even if I feel like it; You are always at hand to protect & guide & encourage). Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged (With Your help, then, I won't!)" (Deuteronomy 31:4).
• He is always working to draw us closer in relationship with Him. That means with You, too!
• May this song be a blessing for you as well.
• How has He worked in your life this week?