I’m filled with conflicting thoughts of despair and hope in the midst of family illness and trauma, uncertain, violent news reports and uncertain future.
Green is sprouting about the tree branches, the red breasted robin and bright blue, bluebird swoops from yard to yard in almost a coordinated dance and the white and pink dogwoods display their springtime dress of blossoms. I’m opening the windows to hear, see and smell these springtime gifts.
As I enjoy these gifts of spring, I’m led to be thankful I can see, smell and hear. My thoughts turn to the One who put these gifts there to enjoy. I remember too that I no longer spend my days feeling guilty or anxious about my mess ups and the mess ups of the world around me. The quality of my thoughts have been changing for the better as well as my DNA.
I’m prompted to turn to the words in Song of Solomon 2:10-13,
My lover said to me,
“Rise up, my darling!
Come away with me, my fair one!
11 Look, the winter is past,
and the rains are over and gone.
12 The flowers are springing up,
the season of singing birds[a] has come,
and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air.
13 The fig trees are forming young fruit,
and the fragrant grapevines are blossoming.
Rise up, my darling!
Come away with me, my fair one!”
In my heart, I thank this lover of my soul for His gentle constant work of change for the better as I surrender. Daily surrender to His promptings. I want more of that love, peace and healing in me.