Spring brings...so much

 Sunshine! Oh how it makes you feel so much better. Don't you just love seeing the sun rise each morning? As I sit here looking out the window, I see that it is going to be a nice day. At least it is starting out that way. It is cool out, true. But it is also going to be such sunny day. 

Sunshine and spring brings - grass cutting. Yes, it is that time again. Have you mowed your grass already? Or have you had someone else mow your grass? We have not. But it looks like it is going to be time to mow. After that first time of mowing, the season is on. Week after week, the lawn will need to be mowed. It won't stop growing. So with the first pull of that rope, the turn of the key, the sitting on the seat or pushing of that handle, it will be at least 6 more months of mowing. Keep that in mind! Over and over again, you will need to have the yard mowed. 

I am glad to see things getting green. I am happy to see the flowers blooming. I am thrilled to see the trees leafing out. The new life - wait, that makes me think of another new life - a new life that is given through my risen Lord Jesus Christ! As we celebrate Easter (celebrating day after day), the new life given through the living Lord Jesus Christ is a blessing. Rejoice! Jesus is alive! And because Jesus is alive, you live as well. Through faith in Jesus Christ, faith in the living Lord, you are assured that each day you are not alone. Christ is with you. He lives for you. He gives you forgiveness, strength in life, and peace in knowing that when this life comes to an end (which it will), you will live forever with Him in heaven. And the day will come when this frail body will rise from the dead and will no longer be frail and weak. It will be glorified and sinless. Living with the Lord forever! What a blessing that is for each one of us.

Step our onto your porch and listen to the birds. Look up into the sky, and see the beauty of the blue. Look at the bushes and trees and celebrate new life. And then, say a prayer of thanks to the Lord for the new day. Excuse me, I think I will step outside. Have a great day.