Finding God in the Season of New Life
As spring moves into early summer, something beautiful begins to happen all around us. Trees fill with leaves, flowers bloom in bright colors, the school year comes to an end and families begin thinking about new plans. After months of cold and stillness, the world starts to feel alive again.
Whenever I spend time in my garden, planting and tending my vegetables, it amazes me how quietly life begins beneath the soil. One day the ground looks bare, and before long, tiny shoots appear and grow into something strong and colorful. My garden reminds me that new life is always possible, even when it seems hidden. Each seed requires patience, care and trust, much like our spiritual growth. This reminds me of an important truth found throughout Scripture: God is always bringing renewal.
As Isaiah 43:19 says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
God often describes His work using the language of growth. Like seeds planted in the soil, many things in our spiritual lives take time. At first nothing seems to be happening. Yet beneath the surface, roots are forming, and life is quietly beginning. Faith often grows in the same way—slowly, steadily and without fanfare—until one day its presence becomes clear.
In a world filled with heavy news and busy schedules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The future can sometimes seem uncertain. But Scripture reminds us that God’s work is not limited by what we see happening around us. Just as the earth comes back to life each spring, God continues to bring renewal to hearts, families and communities.
Sometimes that renewal looks like healing after a difficult season. Other times it may be rediscovering faith after doubt. It might even appear as a new opportunity to serve others or to step forward in unexpected ways.
But renewal often begins with a simple step: turning our attention back to God. When we slow down long enough to pray, read Scripture or reflect on God’s goodness, something begins to shift. The noise of life quiets, and we begin to notice His presence again. We remember that He has not stopped working in and around us.
The truth is, God is not finished with us. Our lives are still growing, still unfolding and still held in the hands of a faithful Creator.
So today, take a moment to pause and look around. Notice the beauty of new life. Observe the vegetables sprouting in the garden, the trees and the flowers and, more importantly, pay attention to what is taking place in your own heart. Remind yourself that God is still at work, bringing hope, growth and new beginnings in ways you may not yet see.
By Lee-Roy ChaconPresident
