That could have a lot of different meanings, but I am talking about the temperature.  

It is interesting how our views change about different things.  For instance, in the fall as the temperatures start to fall, 50 degrees seems awfully cold.  I suppose some of it is what it represents to use.  In the fall it means that winter is just around the corner and we have some less than pleasant things to look forward to like freezing cold temperatures, ice and snow.  Don’t get me wrong, I think that the ice on the trees after an ice storm and a freshly fallen snow are both beautiful as long as I don’t have to trudge around in it.

On the other side of the coin is 50 degrees in the spring.  When that first 50 degree day hits it’s as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.  Everything seems lighter and brighter, especially if the sun is shining at the same time.  All of a sudden I am in a better mood ready to tackle anything.

In some ways this reminds me of my relationship with the Lord.  There are days when all seems cold and gray with not much hope for the future.  This is the 50 degree fall day.  Then I realize how the Lord is helping me and all of a sudden it is a 50 degree spring day with the promise of good things to come.  I am so thankful that I know the Lord and can rely upon Him especially when things feel the bleakest and I pray that you have that relationship with the Lord also. 

I think to myself that I don’t want to wish away my life and the closer I come to 60 the more important that becomes but I am truly tired of the cold, snow and ice.

I should probably focus more on the good things that come this time of year.  Take for instance, Easter.  It’s such a joyous holiday that Jesus shall rise from the dead to save our sinful souls.   It also brings Easter lilies, crocuses and daffodils – all sure signs of spring.

So, I shall take a more positive attitude; try not to frown and to smile more so that others can catch a glimpse of spring too. 

I wish all of you a Happy Easter!!