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The Cold Snap - March 13, 2006
The forsythia bushes, pear trees and daffodils were all in bloom. They looked so lovely, giving our yard colorful flowers in a variety of three heights. Then an unexpected cold snap arrived and froze them. I was disappointed, but I knew that other trees, bushes and flowers would bloom soon and restore this great beauty to my life.
I am thankful I can blossom in God's love, and in my work to glorify Him. Sometimes, however, my efforts are snuffed out by something or someone. When this happens I can take comfort in knowing that God will send someone else to complete the work I started. It is very possible God would just use me to be a "seed planter" rather than a waterer, nourisher or harvester. I may not receive recognition, admiration or great praise for my part in His plan, but I take delight in the fact that God has used me where He knew I would be the most effective. The same is true for you; if you do whatever you do to the glory of God, it pleases the Lord. That is what is important!
Contributed by Marion Smith
The forsythia bushes, pear trees and daffodils were all in bloom. They looked so lovely, giving our yard colorful flowers in a variety of three heights. Then an unexpected cold snap arrived and froze them. I was disappointed, but I knew that other trees, bushes and flowers would bloom soon and restore this great beauty to my life.
I am thankful I can blossom in God's love, and in my work to glorify Him. Sometimes, however, my efforts are snuffed out by something or someone. When this happens I can take comfort in knowing that God will send someone else to complete the work I started. It is very possible God would just use me to be a "seed planter" rather than a waterer, nourisher or harvester. I may not receive recognition, admiration or great praise for my part in His plan, but I take delight in the fact that God has used me where He knew I would be the most effective. The same is true for you; if you do whatever you do to the glory of God, it pleases the Lord. That is what is important!
Contributed by Marion Smith
