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Winter takes its toll on us physically and mentally. How lovely it would be to snuggle deeper under the covers on dank, chilly mornings, but our commitment to family and work cannot hibernate. God wants to renew us in spirit and body, just as He renews the earth each spring. Seeking His wisdom through convicted prayer can be our new beginning.

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Winter takes its toll on us physically and mentally. How lovely it would be to snuggle deeper under the covers on dank, chilly mornings, but our commitment to family and work cannot hibernate. God wants to renew us in spirit and body, just as He renews the earth each spring. Seeking His wisdom through convicted prayer can be our new beginning.

If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and without reproaching, and it will be given…. James 1:5

Grace abounds. Spring is almost here. Sap is rising in winter-weary trees, bulbs are peeking, barren sod is greening, and the eternal renewal of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior is soon to be celebrated.

How appropriate that God renews our little space on His earth at this time each year - melting away winter’s cold apathy. As pastors, we certainly need renewal. When Christmas passes, January arrives with a cold, hard reality. By February we are longing for the vibrancy of spring, but winter is everywhere and…we might be just a tad cranky.

Women in ministry are in powerful positions of authority. Our congregation looks up to us, we are needed and respected, we have invaluable resources at our ready: knowledge, peer support, congregational support – God’s support. So why are we cranky – why are our attitudes wrapped in cold weather gear – zipped up to “there” – and completely impenetrable?

Ask these questions: Am I too tired to lead this week’s Bible study. Am I too distracted with administrative meetings to counsel my parishioners? Am I overwhelmed with the urgent need to pray for rest and renewal – but too inattentive to pray with strong faith and conviction? Are our prayers just so many words, uttered by rote, to rush through and get on with our day?

It is unthinkable, isn’t it! That we might...

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