A month ago, twelve inches of snow covered the ground. Yesterday was dark, gloomy and raining. Today, I get to enjoy the sunshine and warmth. Unfortunately most of it will be through a library window, but at least I will see the sunrise this morning as I drive to work.
Just the like sunshine brings a smile and warmth to our face after a long winter, God will bring peace and joy during and after the storm. And your home should bring a smile to your face and be your place of refuge.
The season of trials and sorrow may feel like those long winter months when you are waiting for sunshine and new life. But even though it may be a long winter, you hold on to the hope of spring. You should hold on with even more hope to God. Even in the darkest of times, you can hold on to the hope and truth you have in Christ. It is simpler than we admit. Will you and I sulk and give up or will you and I choose to hold on and find joy because of the hope we have in Christ?
And I also plead with you one more time, will you please choose to make your home a place of refuge for you and your family. Freshen it up with some flowers for spring. Pick it up as you go along in the morning so you come home to a clean home. I promise you that you will have a smile on your face when you get home. Flowers to greet you and no mess on the floor are the most welcoming sight after a long day.
As I enjoy watching the sunrise and find new hope in a new day as I drive to work this morning, my prayer for you is that you choose to find hope in Christ today and choose to refresh your home for the Spring.
March Action Plan
To refresh our soul and mind and Spring Clean Our Homes
March Week 2 Action Plan
Spring Clean Living Areas: Wipe down baseboards, blinds and walls if they need it. Dust fans and light fixtures. Vacuum out the furniture and under the furniture. Dust off the power cords. Clean the inside of the windows. Spray some pretty smelling febreeze over the furniture to give a fresh scent.
Memorize Psalm 103:1-5
"1 Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
3 who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."
March Week 2 Day 2
Choose to rejoice and proclaim your hope in Christ. Giv your sorrows and burden to him.
Choose to read through Exodus or Isaiah and see the promises God kept to His people.
Choose to keep doing your workout routine. (maybe even get outside today)
Choose to work on living area and do a Family 15.
Choose to get a good night's sleep.
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