New Growth

Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelisWinter can be a dreary time–drab and grey, but when spring arrives, fresh new growth bursts forth and glorifies God’s magnificent creation. Bright green grass covers the landscape and flowers emerge from their hibernation. Birds announce the arrival of each sunrise, while the bees ready themselves to gather nectar and pollinate the budding plants and flowers.The transformation of spring appears to take place overnight, but it spends much time working its way to the surface before we ever see its emergence. Unseen growth takes place all winter long while nature prepares for yet another season of spring.As we reflect upon a new season in nature, perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on the spiritual growth taking place inside of you and me.Let’s compare where we are today with where we were a year ago. Can we see new growth in our spiritual life? Has worship grown more meaningful? Do we have more Scriptures tucked into our heart and mind than we did a year ago? Do we see less sin in our life? Do we trust God more?All of these indicators can be a visible measure of our spiritual growth. Since some changes appear slowly, we must take inventory of our lives to truly perceive the transformations taking place.See