You gaze out at the snowcapped mountains and feel the warm sun on your skin. Spring rains kiss your flower garden. Birds flock in pairs, fluttering, chirping merrily as they gather twigs. Trees burst forth with new life. The fresh smell of flowers penetrates your stuffy nose. You can't help but be taken in by the beauty of spring. You love retreating to the cabin just as the deep freeze begins to thaw.
Although this is a normal part of the cycle of life, and it's magnificent to watch, adverse effects often occur. Melting snow along with heavy rains can produce flash floods, washed-out roads, and flooded homes that leave whole towns in disarray. It can't be helped. Sometimes even the most beautiful things can have adverse effects. Just like spring, adversity is part of life. You can count on it!
What adversity or hardship are you facing in your life? Hopefully it's not as devastating as a flood caused by melting snow. But even if it is, you won't have to face it alone. God promises to be there with you to enjoy the spring thaw in whatever area of life it comes--physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual--and help you face any of the adverse effects you might encounter in the process. He knows that even the floods leave fertile soil behind, enriching your life and decorating it with beautiful springtime flowers.
So drag a chair out onto the deck, have a seat, and take it all in. Listen and enjoy as the spring thaw comes to your cabin and to your heart. It's magnificent!
Taken from: Mountain Prayers:A Vacation for Your Soul
2007 Honor Books
Kay Lewis
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