"For lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land."
Solomon's Song of Songs 2: 11,12
Spring arrived this week. At least that's what my calendar told me. The weather outside might argue otherwise, as I just peeked outside to see pretty little white snowflakes drifting daintily down. But, after a long, cloudy winter, we all know warm spring weather is coming. What a pleasant thought. How great it is to live where we can enjoy such distinct seasons.
God's promise of continuing seasons in Genesis 8:22 assures us of just that;
"As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."
What an organized Creator and faithful Heavenly Father that cares for us. Though I appreciate something special about every season, I especially like springtime.
As I witness the new life happening all around me — crocuses and daffodils bursting forth from winter's sleep, new buds forming on tree branches, ever more birds appearing each day singing happy songs, even the quail is now taking over my patio — once again, I am in awe of God's beautiful handiwork.
Here is spring, with its fresh, new look found everywhere. It seems to be offering me a fresh start as well.
I'm reminded that I can "forget what is behind and look ahead as I press on toward the goal God has for me" (Philippians 3:13,14 paraphrased).
— beulah
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