Spring is my favorite season because it is when resurrections are happening all over. What was once dead is now coming back to life! My favorite kinds of stories are those of new life!
What I love about God is His ability to love imperfect people and not just love us like we love a car, but passionately and deeply loves us. God's love is the perfect love because it manifests new life! It doesn't matter what was done in the past, God forgives and then offers something better.
As humans we like to remind ourselves of the past. We don't just do it to ourselves, we strategically do it to those around us. Constantly reminding them of all the wrongs they have done, especially if the wrongs were directed at us. I am not quite sure why we tend to practice such torture towards one another or to ourselves. Whats done is done.
I am saying all of these things today because I need to be reminded that my past belongs in the past. I have many failings and made many mistakes, but to dwell in the pain of my failings is to deny the new life Christ offers me. Even if people want to bring up my past mistakes or try to make me feel guilty for my decisions I will kindly remind myself that I am now walking a NEW path where my past is behind me. No more shame, and no more guilt.
Today I am going to enjoy the moments I have with my kids. No more dwelling in the darkness of my emotions and the severity of my circumstances. God will provide and is working his plan for me. Spring is here!
