At Last

At Last

After days of below freezing temperatures

with no sun to illuminate the picture,

after donning boots and gloves and scarfs

as cold snow blankets the frozen earth,

after huddling around the wood stove

as the winter winds continue to blow,

after cold noses and cold feet

when perhaps a cold settles deep,

after winter does its dance -

it's time for a happy prance!

Why? Because the sun again shines

after winter comes to dine

when it nips our nose

and freezes our toes.

The sun warms the earth

bringing with it mirth

for the long days of winter

are finally over

when at last the early morning sunrise awakens

and at eventide the sunset hovers over the horizon.

At last, the winter snow has gone

and with it you'll hear a new song

for at last, birds return again

and with them springtime rains.

At last, the grass turns green

painting a pretty scene.

At last, snowdrops are in bloom

and you'll see crocus' soon.

At last, you'll see daffodils

over the landscape spill.

Although it seems winter lasts too long

winter is needed, it is not wrong,

for bulbs and perennials,

every year to return will,

need this time of frozen hibernation

as they use it for rejuvenation

before they burst on the scene

with spears of delightful green

soon followed by a rainbow

of colorful blooms just for show.

At last, spring has come

under the ground from

buried bulbs and roots

when hope again shoots

as at last flowers appear

and you'll see returning bees steer.

At last, the long winter is over

as each new day the sun hovers longer.

At last.

At last.

* * * * *

As bulbs yearly need a time of hibernation

to store up energy for rejuvenation

we too need a time to rejuvenate

as we study scripture when we awake

for each day will bring a burden, a care,

that God did not intend for us to bear.

God did, however, intend

that we search scriptures often

for answers to help us fend

when daily troubles offend.

You'll find that scripture often

comforts and relieves burdens.

Scripture also instructs and corrects,

your daily decisions direct.

It gives hope

to help you cope.

It tells you of God's love

sent from heaven above.

Discovering you are loved

is like receiving a hug.

Love will warm your stone cold heart

when it finds its target -

the life-long wrong impressions

that keep you in a prison.

Begin today to discover

what's under the Bible's covers.

You'll be delightfully surprised

as each day you can't wait to rise

to read about God's love for you.

You'll find God's love will see you through.

I will instruct you and teach you

in the way you should go;

I will counsel you and watch over you.

Psalm 32:8

Your word is a lamp to my feet

and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

Casting all your cares upon him for he careth for you.

I Peter 5:7 (KJV)

You are forgiving and good, O Lord,

abounding in love to all who call to you.

Psalm 86:5

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;

his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Psalm 100:5

You are precious and honored in my sight...

and I love you...

Isaiah 43:4

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,

yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken

nor my covenant of peace be removed,

says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

Isaiah 54:10

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