my house smells clean.
    like homemade carpet cleaner clean!

My soul is quenched.
    like full of Jesus' Word quenched!

   Oh, the delight of sunshine streaming through every window as the carpets dry, leaving behind a sweet orange scent and the Word of the Lord ruminates in my mind!

His faithfulness I cannot fathom. But, nor can I live without it.

I am so thankful.
   So grateful.
for signs of spring.

spring outside warming the earth, melting away the filth of winter. spring inside the house after windows were opened for a few minutes to let in some of the glorious fresh air.

And, spring in our hearts when we let go of ourselves and let more of Jesus in. He is a wellspring that doesn't run dry. He is a beauty that never fades. He is the warmth in our hearts. He is the Giver of good, new things that spring up all over our hearts as we embrace more of Him and less of us.

I love when the house smells clean and my soul does, too!