Blossoming

It is exciting to see things come alive. Some friends and family have posted pictures of plants blooming in their yards and it brought this to my mind. I love to see things that were once ugly and unkempt turned into something of use and beauty. I think Spring is my favorite time of year because the world comes alive and the ugly becomes beautiful. In our front yard is a tree that Dr. Randall Hallford told me was an ornamental apple tree. I wouldn't know, because I didn't plant it or see the label from the nursery, but the blooms are beautiful on what was a small, insignificant, group of twigs during the winter.


I felt this way last night as I continued my series on faithful stewardship called, "ALL of me." I was overcome with emotion as I looked at a crowd of 31 on a Wednesday. It may not seem like much, but when we came only 8 months ago, there had not been a midweek service and our first few were only us four and one lady. This Wednesday was the last midweek service in the original building and God has blessed us twigs with growth. What was once bare is budding into beauty. The presence of the Lord was so sweet as we worshipped- it extended for a little while as we basked in it. I can see beautiful flowers of His grace and mercy appearing. I am so excited and overwhelmed with God's amazing work.

I have also seen a group of people this week who were willing to step up and work when I was not able. I see life and beauty where it was once a struggle to do anything. Just a few months ago, there would have been no one to do the work, BUT GOD has provided. Tonight was the third worknight this week and "here they came again"....excited and ready to work. God provided a right hand man to us that has been working with me through the days to get the work done. His job starts in two weeks, right after we get in our new location. I could not have orchestrated this "coming alive" in Pflugerville any better if I had planned it for months. I am overwhelmed at times with God's provision. Next Wednesday, New Life Church of Pflugerville will join together in our new temporary location to thank God for our progress and invite Him to take us to a new level. Our first service will be Sunday, April 1 - the flower will open and the fruit will begin to form. I love new life!

Speaking of things coming alive and becoming more beautiful, here's a picture I took tonight of the progress in the Sanctuary.