Thursday, March 13, 2025
But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the fruit you have leads to sanctification, and the end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:22-23
Written by Melissa Jones | Deacon
I love the spring! Birds singing, flowers blooming, life affirming spring! How great would it be if every day was a springtime day?? I do think we would miss coming home on a chilly night to a warm home, or a fun day at the beach, lake or pool on a hot summer day. What about a crisp fall day when it is transitioning into a cool night and reaching for your favorite sweatshirt? What about the calm of a winter fire in the fireplace on the one or two nights it is chilly enough for a fire in the desert? Still, the renewal of spring does something to my very soul. Many of you may know I practice (and teach) yoga, so I love an outdoor meditation or prayer session with the warm sun on my face, holding space for friends who might need prayer or people in the congregation I might have heard need prayer. Sometimes just enjoying the sounds of nature and being still, connecting to the breath, finding my center and just being for 10-15 minutes in the morning, can be truly life affirming. I remember a few years ago getting off a plane in Maui and saying “this is what heaven smells like”, the salty air, the flowers, that unmistakable Maui scent. It was so intoxicating, especially for someone who grew up in the desert. Sitting in the springtime sun, with a chorus of birds singing, and the scent of springtime blooms, being quiet, and talking to God or Jesus, I am sure that is what heaven FEELS like - what a gift He has given us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, grant that we may bear fruit in due season, refreshing our souls and others. Amen.