86 - Spring's first flowers

'For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth...' (Song of Solomon 2:11-12)  

I was walking through the park on a cold, grey day recently. Thoughts and anxieties, particularly about the future, filled my mind and I felt tired and very, very depressed. 

Then I saw them. 

Even though it still felt like a winter's day, a few crocus flowers had pushed their way out of the ground. And that simple sight was enough to put a smile on my face. 

Because no matter what we're going through, it doesn't last forever, no matter how it might feel it does. Winter will be over and Spring is nearer than we think. 

And God has given us all these small and simple beauties to remind us of the Eternal Joy that awaits us. 

So, thank you God for being there always and reminding us of your presence with the little things of life. Thank you that the grey of Winter doesn't last forever. New life awaits.

Thank you Lord!