Spring

Today I looked out my window and saw that the grass on the lawn of the church is green. I don't think it was green like this on Easter. It has increased in life since the ressurection. It made me wonder if I am more green too. Have I grown in life since Easter this year? Even because of Easter? Easter was only three days ago. What wonderful change can happen in three days!
For the grass to grow it takes being in the sun, getting plenty of water, and just going with what is happening. Leaning into spring.
God has given plenty of water, sun, and now it is up to me to go with what is happening. For me leaning into spring means: considering worship outside, thinking about Earth Day, looking forward to time at the river-walk. It means slowing down to smell the flowers, even if they make me sneeze. I am blessed that God is taking such good care of me. It makes me want to share with everyone how much God wants to take care of them too. The sun is for everyone, just like Pastor Bob shared during our last Lenten, Lunch and Learn. Grace is for everyone. We can all show signs of new growth.
Maybe you will lean into spring with me. See how green we can become. See if people will notice the difference that Easter has made in our lives.

God, thank you for the gift of life. Thank you for offering us new opportunities to question what you would have us be. Help me to lean into the newness you have offered in the season of spring. Let me be glad for the gifts you give. Amen.