One of my favorite parts of spring is watching nature come to life after resting all winter long. It is even more joyous and meaningful because this happens in the Easter season. I was very excited when my tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils started popping out of the ground. This excitement quickly turned to worrying if my flowers would survive the additional snowfall in March. Thankfully most of them have fared well despite being buried under snow for a bit.
I noticed recently
that my plum tree has little flowers on it.
I just love the dainty little white flowers that blossom in the
spring. I am anxiously waiting for my
redbud tree to flower. Both of these
trees are favorite spots for the birds to stop and rest as they visit my
yard.
As I look at
all the new growth in my yard, I see signs of God at work in creation. One of the places where I feel connected to
God is in nature. I enjoy being outside.
I enjoy the sounds of nature and the
colors of nature. I enjoy watching the
bare trees fill their branches with leaves.
Each day it seems like something new is popping out of the ground. This
is God at work in nature right in front of us.
I encourage
you to look out your window or better yet go outside. While you do this, engage your senses and
take in all that is happening in nature.
God is a work in nature and God is at work in you. It is amazing what God can do for us if we
take a moment to stop, listen, and look around at all God is doing in our
lives and in nature.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Katrina Steingraeber
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