Here and now....

"Just Think,
You’re not here by chance,
but by God’s choosing.
His hand formed you
and made you the person you are.
He compares you to no one else
– you are one of a kind.
You lack nothing that His grace can’t give you.
He has allowed you to be here at this time in history
to fulfill His special purpose for this generation." (Roy Lessin)

As Spring begins, I feel more "alive."  I know there is much more I can do now with the weather warming up soon.  There are plants and flowers to work on, painting to do, a large yard to mow, windows to open, house to clean and reorganize, furniture to buy, spring dresses to wear and food to cook on the grill!  Ahhhh....it's a special time of year.  Everything seems....fresh, new and hopeful once more.

I truly believe God has amazing purposes and beauty for winter.  While so much seems dormant during that time, He is actually preparing new life for another beautiful season.  We may not see it...but He has it all in His hands.

Sometimes my life seems dormant...uncertain...quiet...and isolated.  But I have no doubt that God uses the winter seasons of my life to prepare me for new seasons, too.  Although there is much I do not understand about what has happened, what is happening or what may happen...I truly believe He has a purpose and plan for my existence here and now.  It doesn't matter who claimed to care but didn't, what should have happened but hasn't, where I thought I would be but am not, or why heartaches and disappointments have come without explanations.  What matters is that the God of the Universe...my Heavenly Father..The Great I AM...the Master Designer and Great Physician...loves me, made me, cares about me and has a reason for me to live...today...for Him!  If He hasn't given up on me, I will certainly not give up on Him, His plan or His purpose for my simple and ordinary life! 

May this season...this day...this hour....this moment...and this very breath bring honor and glory to Him!  I know each season is purposeful, beautiful and wonderful.  I will rejoice, cherish and live it fully...for the One Who knows me best....and loves me most. ♥~thl