Springtime In Los Angeles

A springtime walk through the public garden near our home in Los Angeles helped to put a lot of things in perspective.

There’s so much going on in the world around us and sometimes it all becomes overwhelming. Earlier, I closed my computer and we headed over to Descanso Gardens, a beautiful public garden just a few minutes from our home. It is springtime in LA and the tulips are in full bloom.

We enjoyed a lovely couple of hours there wandering through the gardens and even doing a little hiking.

As I looked at the tulips, I was reminded that time is flying. Another year. Another season of Lent. My kids are growing. I’m getting old. This life will soon be over…it’s like a vapor.

I’ll reflect on this a bit more in my Easter post in a couple of weeks, but a reminder of that perspective was so helpful today.

My hope is not in the power or principalities of this world, but in the One who holds the whole world in His hands.

Sometimes when all around seems so grim, I need to be reminded of that.

It’s a beautiful time of year here in Southern California.

Now it’s time for Sabbath rest. See you on Monday.