by Sue Forde
February 11, 2019
We’ve been getting quite a lot of snow in our western Washington area recently – to the point where many have been “snowed in” for a few days. The snow causes the earth to take a rest. And when it begins to melt, it nourishes the earth with water into the aquifer.
It’s only natural that after some time passes, we would start to get antsy – want to get out and get things done, at our usual day-to-day pace. But perhaps we should take a lesson from God’s nature – when a blanket of snow falls on the earth, it’s a “time-out”. Everything lies still and peaceful – and it’s beautiful! That white layer of snow, untouched by anything or anyone, is something to behold. We look out the window – or go outside for a short period of time – and enjoy it.
Our lives should be like that. In today’s world, we rush here and there, with so many things “to do”, that we often overlook the sheer beauty of nature, and we get no real rest. God has set the seasons for us – and with it, a lesson. Take time out of our busy day to “think on these things” – the greatness of our loving Father, all that He provides for us each day, hour, minute and second. Relax and don’t worry, as “everything” is in God’s hands – and YOU most of all! He holds us each in the palm of His loving hand – and knows exactly what are needs are – and meets them according to His power and riches.
Worry is a tool of our enemy. Stress, also, comes from that evil one who wanders the earth seeking whom he will destroy. It’s sometimes difficult to pull our thoughts away from worry and stress. We need to “make” time to just relax, read God’s word and His promises to us, and be filled with joy. And, like the time of snow, we will become renewed and fresh – and ready to go again.