Today the sun is finally shining after days and days of dismal clouds and snow. I find myself refreshed looking out my dining room windows out onto the backyard, twinkling with the new fallen snow. The birds are flitting about and catching their bit of sun as well.
All of creation in this part of the world is waiting for that fresh breath of spring and all the newness that brings. Yet, there is still much to enjoy in winter – the fresh beauty of newly fallen snow, the heavily laden trees looking like abominable snow people, the squirrel scampering across the fence for his bit of winter exercise.
For me, personally, it is also a time of expectancy and hope. I have been through a rough few weeks; however, I am now seeing glimmers of hope for the days to come. I wouldn’t have hope if it weren’t for Christ working in me. I could not have survived all this turmoil alone. I do not have the strength to do so.
So now, as nature awaits spring and all its possibilities, I too await the wondrous things my God has for me in the days to come. I am determined to be open to the things He would have for me. There may be challenges in what comes, but I will not have to deal with them without assistance. God is indeed gracious and sustains us throughout all life’s troubles.
