Something about Spring's return always brings a new outlook on things. I love how gradually things that were once died finally spring back to life. It's kind of how Jesus changes us and our lives. He takes us through various seasons, so we might experience the newness of Spring all year round. Today, I am very grateful for the cross for I am so incapable for newness and improvement on my own. Last weeks sermon at church really struck a chord with how I have been approaching this weightloss journey on my own. That I have attempted to do it in my own strength and my own "goodness" which is nothing more than filthy rags to God. How I am in awe of the work that was done on the cross for me, for I have come to discover more and more that I am a wicked and evil person and I have a desperate need for a Savior. He is the one who provides me with good gifts like weight-loss and the opportunity to grow through stressful situations at school. He is my source and my portion and my only HOPE and so often I take life with a self-reliant "I got this, God!" mentality. Why do I continually forget that I need Him and that He's ready to open his arms and embrace me with unfailing, unending love. You are so good for bringing new life to the world around me to remind of the new life I need within as well.
