I would definitely rejoice to see those flowers bloom. How we wish to see the seeds of faith we sow in our children grow! Even the seeds of faith we sow in our own lives personally I long to see the fruits of that and hear my Lord Jesus say one day, well done good and faithful servant!
I was encouraged by this today in my bible study. 2 Cor. 7:10 "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." Beth Moore outlines how we can know true repentance, not by blithely asking God to forgive my sin (which I do all the time!) but to ask Him to give us a godly sorrow for our sin. That was quite an A-ha! moment. Often with my sin, I convince myself that I should hold onto it, just in case my circumstances don't change. But that makes no sense to God. He wants us to let it go, give it to Him. When I finally picture myself in God's shoes then I realize and have sorrow for that sin.
Also, as spring abounds around us, I am excited for the wonder it brings, blooming flowers, animals, nice weather, Easter activities. But something in my heart always reminds me that Easter, with all its pastel colored eggs and fuzzy bunnies is about the cross of Christ. That sorrow that all the world's sin was brought upon this one man, Jesus Christ. But how sweet that salvation is when we bring forth that repentance.
On a side note, I thank you for your prayers, ever since Thursday I have felt a definite peace that I know comes from the Lord. I can't explain how I got it, I just feel peace in my heart.
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