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Spring of Life -
H.
Roger Bothwell
The Seasons of Life
Today was the first day of fall. In many places in the United States that does
not mean much but in New England it is a day to celebrate. Maple trees are
sending out invitations to watch for the glory that is about to burst upon us.
Often we hear the four seasons of the year compared to the seasons of our
lives. Springtime is the incredible bursting of childhood into young
adulthood with all the unfolding mysteries of who will be. Summertime is
time for bearing fruit. We have children. We learn how to contribute to our
communities building our nation by building good solid families. Fall is
grandparent time. It is time for the foliage to turn grey yet have all the
vibrancy and vigor of summertime. It is time to harvest the years of labor
and spread the bounty around to others. And then winter arrives. It is time
to slow down and watch the storms blow about us knowing all is well for we
have wisely built well and prepared for reflection about a life well lived.
But wait there is an incredible promise in Scripture regarding the wintertime
of life. It is found in Psalm 92. It says, "The righteous . . . will grow like a
cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in
the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay
fresh and green."
Each time of life can be rich and abundant. Rejoice in the goodness of
where you are, bloom and bear much fruit. See John 15.
I'm
Roger Bothwell and my address is roger.bothwell@verizon.net
or 151 Old Farm Rd. Leominster, MA 01453. Thank you for your
support of our faith ministry.
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