Take time to sharpen...

Roast: Medium Dark

I believe Spring is finally upon us. If you believe the calendar, the official first day of Spring was back in March, but it sure hasn't felt like it as of recent. However, today was different. Sure, the temperature reaching into the 60s for the first time this year was one indicator, but to me, there was a far greater sign of Spring - the return of the bird songs.

I decided to take advantage of the warm weather today and do my jogging outside (versus the treadmill in our basement). As I stepped outside this morning, I was amazed at the chorus being sung. I couldn't believe how loud the bird songs seemed to be...it was as if hundreds of birds were busy announcing their return and it was wonderful.

As I took the time to listen and enjoy the moment, it occurred to me that these same birds probably sing their choruses throughout the Summer, only I don't ever remember hearing them like this come June, July and August. I think its probably because with all the added activities, commotion and other noises that come with the warmer weather, we become dull to hearing these beautiful songs. Its only after the long and quiet Winter months that our senses are sharpened such that when a day like today comes around the music is overwhelming.

This is not unlike the Christian walk, where - over time - we can become dull to many different facets to which we were once sharp. I don't want to be dull. I want to hear the birds singing their songs throughout the summer, and I want to be prepared for whatever God has instore for me. Thus, I want to make sure I take time to sharpen....