Spring...The Renewal of Life

Spring - the Renewal of Life

I am so ready for spring! Ready to be rid of ice and snow, cold biting winds, short days and long, dark nights. I am ready to see the hills come alive with tender buds and the valleys turn green again. I want to see the early bloom of crocus and daffodils and the blossoms on the dogwood and red bud trees; to smell the fragrance of the apple, peach, and plum blossoms. Only God can create such a heavenly scent.

It will be nice to hear the song of the peepers as their chirps blend in perfect harmony; to listen at the joy they seem to have while they work at building their new homes. I often think of that happy little tune, “Whistle While You Work,” when I hear them gaily twittering. They supply us with music from early morning into the late evening’s hours. There is nothing more beautiful than watching a gabble of geese flying in V formation on their way home again. Those little critters have the right idea; migration is the answer to all beast and human who wish to choose their favorite climate. They live the “Follow your dream’ life.

There is something about spring that makes a person come alive, the sounds are more intense, the colors more vivid, and the warm sunshine brings healing to the body and spirit.

On a warm windless day, when I am working in my garden, I can hear a church bell in Danville when it rings at the noon hour. Ever so faintly, it chimes. It reminds me of Sunday mornings in the past when every Church from miles around rang the bells calling everyone to get ready and come to God’s House. I miss the bells and I wish the day would come when Churches once again rang them on Sunday morning. However, I suppose that is only a dream because many of the churches have done away with the church bell. The older churches that still have one have neglected them for years and the newer buildings didn’t think it was necessary to install one. They are considered outdated.

Spring warmth feels like an arm of friendship wrapped around my shoulders, like a face of affection pressed to mine. All from my “more than friend,” He is my Father, and I can always feel the touch of His handclasp tightly holding mine.

  So, I am ready for spring and the renewal of life that comes with it, bringing a new season of beauty to my countryside… and all these gifts are treasured love notes from God.

Mary Frances King

God still reigns over all that He created. Right before our very eyes and under our nose He walks and talks with us. We cannot wait until we get to heaven to experience His love, and to do His will.  We have to start right here on earth. He has given us the tools to do that. Scripture, prayer, communities of faithful believers, acts of love, peace, and mercy. All these pull together to show us a taste of faith and grace. All are guidelines from our Heavenly Father