I don't remember looking forward to Spring more than I do this year.
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the smells and the crisp cool air. I always say I can tell when autumn is near because the shadows are different. I sense it. My friend, Pam preferred Spring. She loved it actually. She used to tease me and say she loves when God is making all things new and I like it when everything is withering away and dying.
It was a joke with us. Leave it to her to step into eternity on November 2nd and mess everything up for me. :)
It hasn't just been a long, cold winter in terms of weather, but my spirit has just been solemn. Quiet. I have been in a winter season in more ways than one.
Oddly enough, I have experienced God working in my life in a new way these past several months. With His help, I'm reevaluating my priorities, the things I will say 'yes' to and weeding out the things I should have said 'no' to from the beginning. The 'track' I was on months ago seems so foreign to me now. I'm looking at things differently and trying to get still enough to let God put the pieces back together that only He wants.
That's tough for me.
But, I'm feeling hopeful. I'm looking forward to the 'new thing' He will do. I'm learning He's too BIG for my mind to grasp at times. Even though I always knew that, I'm learning to respect that. Pray for that. Praying for His ideas and plans to take over my own. I'm also praying for Him to show up BIG in several areas in my life.
So, yes .... at this moment I am welcoming Spring. New life. New growth. New things.
I am so thankful for this Easter and the hope that I have in Jesus Christ. His resurrection is a promise to me that no matter what, He makes all things new.
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Deidre, I have no doubt you will walk through all this and come out exactly how God wants you to. I admire you for allowing God to work through you. I am still praying for you.
I do love this song.
Hey Deidre~
I'm right there with ya! What a great hope we have...that after the long...cold winter...spring with burst forth with so much newness.
Have a BLESSED Easter with your family!
Glad ur computer stayed up long enough to post....been missing you! You've got to show me where I can learn how to post these video's to mine, I've tried that and been very unsuccessful and frustrated in that area! I feel you on the post, trusting God with you and for you and that sweet family He has blessed you with! I saw Barbara and Keith at the mall last Sat. It was so good to talk to them and hear how things were for them. I stopped them and introduced myself and they remembered, it was a sweet encounter, just a treasure the Lord left for me on my way that day! I pray those for you dear one, and rest and plenty of sun and fun over spring break!
Luv ya sis!
I know it has been so hard losing your sweet friend, having to go to Houston alone in January and missing your time together, but God is with you every step of the way and will see you through this hard time in your life. He has provided so many other blessings in your life...your wonderful husband, sweet daughters, lovely home, etc. God does not promise us that life will be easy, only that He will be with us ALWAYS. We receive joy in knowing that we will see our loved ones again one day and what a celebration that will be. Enjoy this beautiful Easter season, give your family an extra-special hug and count the many blessings that God has given you. Love & blessings to you from NC!
Deidre...
That video made me cry. Just reflecting on life and what it has been like and your post too...just all came together and caused the waterworks to start up!
I will continue to pray for you freind. I'm sorry that you've had to deal with so much over the last few months...life hurts. God knows that and He is the ultimate comforter. It warms my heart to hear you speak of the new beginnings of Spring. He definately makes all things new!
Bless you today sweet one!
I know you miss your friend and that makes my heart hurt for you. I understand the ache. I understand it well.
I hope your Easter is wonderful.
And Nichole Nordeman? She's my FAVORITE.
If you've never heard her song "You Are Good" you should check it out on iTunes. It's beautiful.
Amen! So thankful for the hope that is in your heart. Praying for you sweet friend!!
To every thing there is a season. I am so glad though that His mercies are new every morning. God bless you as you celebrate HIM this Easter with the HOPE that HE promises us.
Wow that was beautiful~
I love your heart, Deidre!
God does amazing things through EACH season in our lives... even in the dreariest of winters - the life renewing of Spring..
That song is one of my favs too.. wonderful words!
When I was a little girl, I never liked "change" very much. But, as a 5 yr old little girl I found out that change happens even when I wished on a star that it wouldn't. Today, I still don't like change very much, but I have come to appreciate it because whether the change/season I am going through is good or bad I know that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8 And He is faithful to be with me every step of the way.
Every season we face may not be pretty, but it will be for our good and for HIS GLORY!!
I cannot wait to see God continue this "new thing" in your life! I am here for ya!
Love & prayers!!
I haven't visited you for a while...so it is good to catch up on your life! I love this song and what it represents in our lives with the Lord. Seasons, transformation into Christ's image for the glory of Christ through many different circumstances...blessed to have met you Deidre!
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