As we move into May, I am reminded of one of the most blessed experiences I had while I was in seminary at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity school…We showed up for class May 1st, and she said, “We are going outside to play.”
There seems to be a holiness that happens in the changing of the seasons. Especially as God’s creation begins to unfold in Springtime…
It’s actually quite amazing. And gives us the opportunity to praise our Creator God once again!
I can honestly say March is the most difficult month for me. With its unpredictable weather, gray clouds one day, ice storm the next, the overall lack of sunshine, the continued presence of brown trees, brown grass, brown mud everywhere, and the gusty wind pressing in, I frankly find myself a little short on patience. I want spring, and I want it now!
With the new year quickly tucked behind us, we are in full swing heading through the chill of winter…. it is Paul who reminds us that although we may have a wonderful place of worship ready and prepared to welcome others, it is our hearts, that need to be as well.