Spring! Spring! Spring!

While the calendar has been saying spring is already here, for us in southern California it has been in hiding. At least, until today!

Today was the first day I felt as soon as I woke up that it was spring. When spring comes, I usually wake up refreshed and energized! Today was no different. I was wide awake at 7:15 a.m. After some coffee and time on the computer I was ready to start my day. It was like a surge of energy took over! Starting with my shower, taking Hank for a walk outside in the already warm area truly refreshed me even more.

I moved on to wash, cleaning our bedroom and organizing my book shelves. (which takes a long time because I like mine to be in alphabetical order!). Then to errands with Lars. After a break for lunch we will be headed out to run some more. Then to do work outside in the beautiful sunshine. It is like God had saved this special day just for me.

There is a lot to be said about the refreshing one feels after the long winter. How birds chirping and the sun shining can change your perspective on what you are doing! If only we treated our personal relationship with Jesus like that. When it seems like we have been in the dread of winter, not getting out, withdrawing into our shells - we need to ask God to give us that refreshing. That renewal in our spirits to move forward and grow. As new plants need sun, water and food - we need to be feeding on what He gives us to grow. To show us what His plans are for us as we move forward from spring to summer.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not tho harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

May you enjoy spring where you are today.