It is snowing today. AGAIN!!
I like winter okay. And I think snow is just fine. I am a huge fan of changing seasons. I love watching, hearing and smelling the changing of seasons. I would hate to live someplace where the changing of the seasons brought very little change.
But this winter, with an almost daily snow fall, reminds me of what my dad used to say about the grandchildren. With a huge smile on his face he would say, "I am glad to see them come and glad to see them go." I guess because I am a younger grandfather, I never am happy to see my grandchildren go. If I had my way they would all live with us. But, on the other hand, I was happy to see this winter come and I will be thrilled to see it go.
When I say I am okay with winter that does not mean I like winter. I don't like wearing a heavy coat and gloves. I don't like having to keep up with that coat and gloves. I don't like cleaning frost and ice and snow off my windshield every day. The cold wind just cuts right through me. I hate the short days and long nights. I am a person who NEEDS sunshine. Every chance I get I buy a convertible and if it is sunny and the temperature is above 65° I am out driving around with the top down. Snow is pretty and I love to watch it fall. But flowers and grass and leaves on trees are prettier.
There are times in my life, especially during the winter, when a little phrase in the Bible comes to mind and gives me hope. They are not the oft quoted, well known, powerful words of hope and wisdom from God that most believers usually think of. They are not some of the words of King David recorded in Psalms. They are not any of the great ideas and concept of Proverbs. They are the simple little words, "It came to pass." What you and I are struggling with today, the things in our lives that seem almost overwhelming at the moment, the challenges that are more than we can get our minds around, all of these things, they came to pass. They will pass. There will be a new day. Things will get better.
Christians like sayings and often times saying are nice and cute but not really all that helpful. But a very valid saying that has been around and popular for several years is: "God is good - all the time. All the time - God is good." The reality is, life isn't good all the time. And let's stop playing that silly pseudo Christian game where we pretend like life is always wonderful and I don't have a care in the world because I have Jesus in my life. Life isn't always good, but God is and that is where I place my faith and hope.
By the way - I do hope it stops snowing soon. I whole heartedly believe – I have faith – that this winter came to pass.
Copyright © 2011, William T. McConnell, All Rights Reserved
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"It came to pass". I will try to remember that in late March when we have a heavy snow storm. It's nature's way of telling us northerners that "it aint over til it's over" But spring is worth the wait and for what ever reason we have snow (I can't think of a good one)we'll be glad it came.
Thanks Bill!
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