Spring's Rolling In

This morning, as I walked Samson, I was overcome by God's beauty.  All around me, the trees were blooming, the grass was bright green, and the water rippled across the pond. It was breathtaking.  Every single detail from the enormity of an old tree to the tiniest blade of grass was all perfect. God's craftsmanship all around.  Along my journey I came across a babbling brooke, a hill covered in dandelions, and a flock of chattering geese. As I felt the wind and watched it blow through the trees, all I could do was praise God for the privilege of seeing his masterpiece.

As Spring rolls in and turns to summer, I would just encourage you to take a moment and enjoy the beauty around you. I absolutely love the changing of the seasons. I think we get to see some of God's best work. To me, there is nothing more peaceful and reassuring than appreciating the landscape around me...it's proof that He exists and that He is right there with me.

Came across this verse today in my devotions, it's an old favorite, but a goodie:

Lamentations 3:22-27 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ²² Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
   for his compassions never fail.
²³ They are new every morning;
   great is your faithfulness. ²⁴ I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
   therefore I will wait for him.”
 ²⁵ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
   to the one who seeks him;
²⁶ it is good to wait quietly
   for the salvation of the LORD.

May we be reminded of His faithfulness in our lives as we discover His beauty all around us.