The lawn is turning green. The lilacs are blooming and filling the air with their beautiful fragrance. The skies are clear. And I am thankful. Last week I was panicked about the lawn, thinking I surely killed the seed and new grass would not grow. In the end, I just needed to be patient. Isn’t that the way life goes? How often we worry needlessly!

My word of encouragement to you this week is short and sweet: Be patient.