a touch of spring

Been sitting out on the back porch reading.

Every once in a while,
in the midst of the horrid heat of the summer,
comes a day like today.
The feel of it wraps around your body like a gossamer shawl.....
the gentle touch of spring,
coming back for a short visit.......
a reminder of how it used to be.

Reading about being thankful ~ in everything.
Reading about being joyful in life's toughest circumstances.
Praying for my friends who are going through such difficult times.
Relishing in the beauty of God's creation.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart."
Trust is believing that what God says in His word will happen.

"And lean not on your own understanding."
We can't pick our trials...
God handpicks them for us.
He knows what we need to grow and be complete in Him.

"In all your ways acknowledge Him"
This is the kicker in these verses.....
Bring yourself in complete submission to God's will.
Accept graciously whatever He brings your way.
Give Him the glory that He knows best for you.

"And He will direct your path"
This is what I want...
to go down the path He has for me without grumbling and complaining.

God's way is always best.....
He will see you through with great compassion and love.
He will never leave you or forsake you.
He keeps all of His promises.