Friday, March 7, 2025

Dear God,

The sun is shining after a string of gray, dreary days.  It is beautiful, the clear, blue skies, the single bird sitting high atop the oak tree and the grass beginning to green up once again.  Spring is not far away.

Although winter is my favorite season, I love springtime with all its hope, warmth and beauty.  Before long we will see signs that yes, spring has returned.

You remind us that this is a perfect time to remember the words of the psalmist, "There may be tears during the night but joy comes in the morning."  We are not still mired in yesterday because today is a new day.  The chaos of earlier times is yesterday's possession.  We can find new hope in today.

Although it is difficult to live in chaotic times, still we have hope hidden in our hearts, minds and spirits and that hope cannot be taken from us.  Like the signs of spring, there are signs that while you work in nature, you are working in us to bring hope once again.

Loving God,

thank you

from nature's sign

that hope

is returning.

Forgive us

when we

give up hope.

Remind us again

and again

and again.

Love, Andrea