A Delightful Surprise . . .

There are few delights such as waking up in the morning and being surprised by a snow storm that started unexpectantly in the night. I enthusiastically sit back and watch snow fall from the heavens and cover the ground in white. God brings rest to the weary and says, "Slow down and see my glory."

I hope for a surprise snow storm like this every year. I catch my breath when it happens, and watch in awe.

I'm one of those few who are called by a different drum beat to live a slower pace. And it can be done. All it takes is priorities and contentment of heart that you have and do enough.

Yes, snow is hard to deal with for many, and it gets dirty and can cause distress, just like the sin in our lives. But God gives us the opportunity to see how our sins are covered "as white as snow" as mentioned in Psalm 51:7.

And as I write, my mind reminds me that just an hour ago, not knowing it was snowing, I read Psalm 51, my scheduled Psalm for this morning. Coincidence? Hardly.

Yes, I will bask in the delight and wonder of fresh fallen snow this morning, and give thanks to God for the beauty He gives to our land, and our hearts.

Once again, I reprint my poem "I Heard Snow" written in 2003 at 7 am one wintry morning.

I heard Snow . . .

"When I opened the back door I heard it,
Snow. I was amazed at the sound.
A whisper different from wind.
Yet, precise;
Snow falling from the heavens.
My heart rested and listened.
I couldn't keep away from my back door.
I heard snow falling,
and I thanked God."

In closing, Jerry came in after plowing snow with his new snow blower for two of our neighbors, and said: "That was fun!" I guess it's all in your perspective.