Recently, I looked through some old journal jottings. One of my rediscovered thoughts:

Each day is to be used as a jeweler's polishing cloth to sand away the imperfections and let the true light of God's glory shine. A gem stone is only a rock until polished by the Master.

This made me start thinking. A rock doesn't struggle against the polishing cloth. A rock lets the Master turn it this way and that as he pleases until the rock is no longer a rock but has become a rare and beautiful gem.

My life would be much easier to bear if I would just rest in the Master's hand while He polishes away the imperfections. He has a vision of the gem I will become and it is up to me to trust Him while He completes the task of polishing me.

Renewed, Refreshed, Reborn

This cold, dreary winter saw me driving -- a lot. Most of my trips were to Oklahoma or Arkansas to see family or doctors.

Yesterday, though, my husband and I drove only to the local hardware for truck repair supplies and ran a few other errands before starting home. As we came up the hill, much to my delight, I saw several green splotches among the yellowish, dry grasses. I gave a hearty WooHoo! at the sight. One more sign that Spring is coming to the Ozarks. I can hardly wait.

Each person I spoke to at church this morning echoed my sentiments of being tired of Winter and ready for warmer days. A relief to know that I am not the only one bogged down by the doldrums of the season. Winter always seems to drag on way too long while summer feels over in a heartbeat.

I rejoice in the new life and am reminded of the New Life I have in Christ.

Renewed, Refreshed, Reborn.

Hallelujah!!