Blanket the Earth…

Dear Lord; Good morning Father!  Well Lord, based on the weather forecast it looks like we’re going to get hit with a good bit of snow over the next day or so.  We’ve got sleet and rain now, to soon be followed by piles of the white stuff apparently.

I have mixed emotions about this kind of weather Lord.  On one hand it’s a beautiful, cleansing white blanket laid over everything.  It brings to mind thoughts of purity, and visually a fresh snowfall is one of my favorite sights to behold.

On the other side of the coin, snowstorms make traveling more dangerous, can cause people to sustain injuries and make it difficult for the business community to function.  It’s not uncommon for power to be interrupted from weather-based damage, and those who are shut-in can easily become isolated from necessary services.  For many, snowy weather brings on nothing but feelings of fear and frustration.

Recently, another blogger posted on her site after a snowfall that it reminded her of You.  She said : “We come to Him dirty with all our messes and past mistakes and He washes us white as snow.“ I love this analogy, and plan to focus on that thought when it starts falling.  Thank you for the perspective Lisa.  🙂

Heavenly Father, thank You for the Care and Spiritual Cleansing You bring to us each day.  Please comfort those who are fearing the oncoming conditions, and let them feel the warmth of Your Protection.  Help us all focus on the newness, and the beauty of this earthly blanket and not on the negatives that can cloud our vision.  Amen.

~Phather Phil