In the Aftermath of Winter is Spring!

It has been a long hard winter.

I’m more than ready for spring.

I’m thinking of you and hoping your winter is over too.

Because in the AFTERMATH of winter is spring.

And spring brings new beginnings and HOPE.

On my drive to Montana today I saw old dirty snow melting into flowing springs.

The springs water the trees as they squeeze out new buds.

Seeds planted long ago burst forth and bloom as their roots are watered.

Here, the image of a fresh spring evokes the spiritual cleansing and renewal that God brings to His people. This is the kind of cleansing God has brought to me this year.

And I hope He brings it to you too.

So I’m praying for you tonight

• I asked God to bring you a spiritual cleansing that will renew your joy.

• I prayed for the sun to shine on your winter season.

• I asked for cleansing of your family relationships.

• I hope for the refreshing of your broken heart from that winter season of your past.

• I trust He will show you the way – like He did for me.

Because He loves you so much.

God bless your heart with this encouraging Scripture from Isaiah 58:11:

Isaiah 58:11 (New King James Version)

The LORD will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

Because God always gives us HOPE in the AFTERMATH with springs of living water…

Gigi Murfitt

www.GigiMurfitt.com

Day 120 Springtime

You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the season that their grain and wine increased. Psalm 4:7

A glad heart comes not when I've got all my ducks in a row. Even if one duck wanders away, my heart can remain at peace. Not because of my circumstances but because of my God.

I have been in the middle of some trials but the joy in my heart remains. Because the sunshine in my life comes from knowing I am a beloved child of the most High God. With that knowledge I can face even the darkest moments.

Seattle is lush with new buds on trees, colorful rhododendrons in full bloom, and the blue sky that shines with the sun after the rain clouds move on.

Yes, it rains. But because of the rain I get to enjoy the view of the lush green trees beyond my deck as I listen to the birds sing their morning song.

I love spring because new hope blossoms. I can live with springtime in my heart because I live in the sunshine of God's love.

God Bless Your Heart,

Gigi

http://www.gigimurfitt.com/

The idea for this blog post came from the April 30 devotional in the God Calling book edited by AJ Russell.

Day 67 Heaven-Life

The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. Song of Solomon 2:12

Lord, as the spring is approaching and the leaves are turning every shade of green I am grateful for the flowers and trees you generously created for us to enjoy.

The daffodils are in bloom. The cherry trees are pink and beautiful. Some of the rhododendrons are already showing off their beautiful flower blossoms. Two hyacinths greeted me in the garden the other day.

The snow on the mountain plant that hides in the winter is poking through the ground getting ready to spread all over our entry way.

The birds sing a chorus of song as the sun pokes over the horizon.

I love spring. I love new beginnings.

Thanks God. There is such a gift in the joy of spring.

Gigi

http://www.gigimurfitt.com/


The idea for this blog post was found in the March 8 devotional in the God Calling book edited by A.J. Russell.