As the snow melts, I feel mixed emotions. Part of me is very pleased that the brutal weather conditions are gone. Part of me misses the scenery of a beautiful blanket of white covering our surroundings. Part of me wants the melting to end soon because the ground has become a muddy mess. Part of me is grateful for the moisture that is seeping into the ground, which should nurture the grass, plants, trees and flowers this spring.
I began thinking. Even in the most brutal, messy or challenging seasons of life, we have a choice. Of course, it is necessary to recognize the reality and importance of the situation. Yet it is often helpful to also see positive aspects of difficult times. Perhaps we learn to appreciate what really matters most. Perhaps we become more aware of the love and support of true friends. Perhaps we learn that real hope, peace and strength come from the One Who holds, heals and helps us through these times.
Life lessons don't always arrive in one season. Yet I am deeply grateful that whether in the beauty of spring, the heat of summer, the transformation of fall or the chill of winter, I am never alone. I am amazed. I am grateful...for His Presence...in every season.<3~thl
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