Happy Birthday My Friend Maria

In the sight of Spring
when the green arms of crocus
stretch out their hands
and robins come out to play.

When winds pull and tussle,
North and South play a game
of tug of war.
When the tease of warmth
draws one out,
only the next day
to keep one in.

When business as usual
and the world keeps spinning round,
a special time occurs
dawning upon my world
and the pressure of time
has to back off.

Today is your birthday.

There is something about ones birthday.
There is something about the birthday
of a friend you love.
It is like when you skip out of work early
on a bright, warm and sunny day.
You get into your car, crank the music,
roll down the windows
and smile at the world.

What time has delegated as a sure thing,
ones birthday finds a new dimension
and is never belated.

Happy Birthday my friend!
I hope the joy of Jesus fills your heart
to the point of bursting.
And no matter what the monotonous holds,
may you experience a little extra
zing of excitement in your heart
and in your step,
in your worship
and your day.

May your heart sing of His great love for you.
May you find His arms holding you extra close,
like a partner in a dance.
May you lean in
and hear His heart beat
as He conveys His glory and purposes.
May you be radiant with His love.

Happy Birthday dear Maria!