{"id":1586,"date":"2013-03-10T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2013-03-10T14:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barbdahlgren.com\/?p=1586"},"modified":"2013-03-10T11:47:38","modified_gmt":"2013-03-10T16:47:38","slug":"spring-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbdahlgren.com\/?p=1586","title":{"rendered":"Spring Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Spring<\/a>Did you turn your clocks forward? If it weren\u2019t for that little phrase we learned in school, \u201cspring forward\/fall back,\u201d I would never be able to figure out whether to turn the clock forward or back. And I\u2019m always confused about whether I\u2019m gaining time or losing time. I would be happy if we just kept our clocks the same all the time, but the world doesn\u2019t ask my opinions on such things so I just go with the flow. However, when it comes time to turn or clocks ahead, we know that spring is in the air.<\/p>\n

Spring means different things to different people. We have spring cleaning, spring fever, spring in the air, spring break, spring fling, first signs of spring, and the dreaded thought that we are \u201cno spring chickens.\u201d To spring forward gives the impression we must spring into action. I guess many have been cooped up during the winter months so the tendency is to rush out and do things. However, I personally don\u2019t think spring is a season we want to rush through. Sometimes when we rush into things we miss so much.<\/p>\n

I think spring is a wonderful time for reflection. It\u2019s a season that brings rejuvenation and hope. The beauty of God\u2019s creation bursts forth. The Easter and Passover season will soon be here. So as we spring forward let\u2019s leave time to think about God\u2019s creation, His blessings, Christ\u2019s sacrifice for us, and His resurrection which brings the promise of eternal life.<\/p>\n

Ecclesiastes tells us there is a time for every season. Our current season time is spring. And I may not know whether or not I\u2019m gaining or losing time, but I do know I want to enjoy it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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