A Few Random Thoughts

I sorted through several collections of my notes today. While most of what I found was not worth sharing, I thought these tidbits interesting. I hope you do too.

• What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail?
• Be the somebody God made you to be.
• I am the only person who possesses the unique message within me. If I don't release it, it will be dormant forever.

Good Days & Bad Days
Anticipation of His presence
Pleased to be with Him in the quiet
Fed by His word
Filled by His Spirit
Grateful to learn
Pressures gone
Dissatisfaction released
Disappointment relieved

• Grace abounds amid loneliness, confusion, disappointment, depression, inconsequentialness giving delight.
• Everyday sameness. Lonely in crowds; act happy; wear my mask.
• An attitude of worship. A week of purpose spent in companionable silences and family enjoyment. Times of contemplation; always planning. Feelings of dread (of work undone) and accomplishment (when chores are over).
  

Signs of Spring

From my window this morning, I see rain washed earth. The sun breaks through the steel gray of clouds to reveal the beginnings of the day.

Horses neglect hay to munch on sweet new grass. Grass that brings the pasture from the lifeless brown of winter to the fresh green of spring.

Flower beds show brave tulips pushing up through the cool earth. In another corner, the thick leaves of the iris show they, too, are coming to life.

The dogs, all three of them, bask in warm sunshine. Suddenly they are on their feet and alert. A squirrel ventured into the yard. Legs pumping, they run at full speed to chase him away and out of their space.

Birds flt from tree to tree. They gather twigs and bits of hay & grass to start nests. Their calls to each other fill the air with song.

March winds blow softly in the morning air. Across the road, the flags unfurl. As the wind picks up, blowing harder, the flags snap & pop then whip back & forth. All at once, they stand straight out, almost as though at attention. Only the edges flutter. The stars, in stark contrast to the deep blue, seem to shine with an extra brightness in the sun. Red & white stripes from a hypnotizing pattern when they ripple in the breeze.

My window tells me spring is coming. In fact, I think it's already here. Every where I look, I see the brilliant colors and other signs of early spring.