{"id":1161,"date":"2012-04-03T19:36:06","date_gmt":"2012-04-03T23:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/smalltownamerica\/?p=1161"},"modified":"2012-04-12T09:39:47","modified_gmt":"2012-04-12T13:39:47","slug":"spring-a-time-for-new-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/smalltownamerica\/2012\/04\/spring-a-time-for-new-life.html","title":{"rendered":"Spring-A Time For New Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

It never ceases to amaze me how all the drabness of Winter turns into beautiful new life in the\u00a0 Spring.\u00a0 All the old deadness and ugliness suddenly changes with the hope of warm weather.\u00a0 These weeping cherry trees show the vast difference between the seasons. During the winter they look dead and cold, and covered with snow.\u00a0 Now it is vibrant\u00a0, beautiful and full of blossoms.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>We all have seasons in our lives just as there are seasons in the earth. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us,\u00a0“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” Spring is always the best.\u00a0 It is a time for new growth, new hope, new vision, and new purpose.<\/p>\n

In the natural realm we see lovely flowering trees and bushes, as well as gorgeous flowers everywhere.\u00a0 We have iris, tulips, crocus, daffodils,\u00a0hyacinths and more growing in our yard.\u00a0 We also have the flowering cherry trees, a flowering almond tree and a clove bush.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Even the animals know when it is Spring.\u00a0 That is when most of them have their young.\u00a0 Once again bringing new life into our world.\u00a0 Is there anything sweeter than a baby lamb or a litter of tiny kittens?\u00a0 I think babies of any kind are cute, even snakes and lizards.<\/p>\n

Spring is a perfect time to bring new life into our relationships also.\u00a0 Relationships with family and friends, but especially with Jesus.\u00a0 There is always something we can do to make that relationship stronger and more meaningful.\u00a0 Getting to know Jesus is always an awesome experience.\u00a0 Just spending a little more time with Him is a start.\u00a0 Doing more good works is very rewarding.\u00a0 Giving away smiles and cookies will bring a smile to others.\u00a0 The opportunities are endless.<\/p>\n

Let’s allow the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit to blow over us and show us exactly what areas we need to bring new life.\u00a0 God is good; He will not disappoint us<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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