Whiny Season

Spring has sprung in south Georgia.  My gray truck has turned yellowish green.  My eyes are scratchy.  I’m not sneezing non-stop, but that is probably because of preventive allergy medications I take.  Last Friday we experienced  three seasons in one day. Oh, and from the tone of this paragraph, whiny season is in full swing, don’t you think?

            Why is it that our first response is often to complain? Yes, the pollen is difficult, but that means that the trees and flowers will soon be in beautiful full bloom.  Not only that, but soon we will be able to plant our vegetable gardens to enjoy.  And even more, rarely does a day go by at this time of year that we cannot get out and walk, sit in a swing, or take a ride on a bike, or in a boat.

            What I’m trying to say is simple. We are blessed.  We are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful and serene places on the planet.  Last night (from the day I am writing) I sat in the river house of my neighborhood, and was able to watch the sun set over the marsh. The brightest orange and red sat directly over the horizon.  I was awestruck. 

            I’ve lived in several climates in my lifetime. I’ve enjoyed the beauty of new fallen snow in Indiana and Michigan.  I’ve observed the fall colors in the foothills of north Georgia. And now I’m privileged to experience coastal southeast Georgia and all of its beauty. And I am truly blessed. 

            The psalmist wrote, “Great are the works of the Lord…full of splendor and majesty is His work,” (Psalm 111:3).  And it is true. God’s wonderful creation is a blessing to us all.

            But let me remind you of this. The pinnacle of God’s creation was the making of mankind.  Human beings (that’s you and me) are precious in His sight.  He loves us, and He longs to have fellowship with us.  I pray that you will know and experience the love of God in your life today.