Renewal

     Counting our blessings during times of turmoil does not come naturally. The fear and doubt invade our hearts and minds, don’t they? Dealing with this time of uncertainty on a global scale, remains difficult. Just for today, let’s take a deep breath together and look around.

     The seasons in Minnesota keep us strong and healthy as our bodies learn to adjust to and accommodate drastic changes, often on a daily basis. A 60 degree day, to us, feels more like 80. Shorts and flip flops will be worn, motorcycles will be seen and heard on the road and grills will be fired up. Birds will be singing.

     The sunshine on our weary faces reminds us of the hope of spring, a time of renewal, of budding trees and blooming flowers. Let this season of hope and rebirth give you the energy needed to face the challenges ahead. Count your blessings with me and look up.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1

     Take in the wonders of nature and contemplate the rising and setting sun, the birds of the air, the variety of flowers, the warmth of the sun and the SON.  Jesus was there at the beginning and He is here now.

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. John 1:1

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, sent from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

Lord,

Your Word is Jesus. He lived among us, died and rose again. We thank You for His warmth, for the joy and peace He brings and we thank You for the miracles of your creation that surround us and remind us of renewal and hope. Give our hearts and minds renewed energy.

Amen