Hmmm...Winter Weather

So, once again God has blessed us with snow (OK, ice and sleet, too) on a Friday evening. It's so amazing how many of these events we've had this Fall/Winter, and they've all been at or near the end of the week. It really makes school/work closure decisions, and overall safety of people really easier. Yes, it's disruptive to things folks had planned for the weekend, but you know, God was NOT surprised with this weather. He is not wringing His hands about what we're going to do about rescheduling events and such. So, even as I help some guys whose concert for tomorrow night is now postponed, I sit here expecting that God knows exactly what He is up to, and anticipating that He will provide an even greater worship experience for our team at a future date.

It just makes me think how much we work, and fret, and worry, and stress and all that jazz over things that WE plan, that WE want, and that WE expect to do. But, the Word reminds us that we say what we will do tomorrow, without realizing that God has other plans. Instead, we ought to say "if the Lord wills" we will do this or that. Not because God is a control freak. It's more about the blessing WE receive when we GIVE UP ourselves, our pursuits, and our wants in favor of allowing Him to bless us with our NEEDS. I am so thankful that He knows my name, my needs, and my heart - and He loves me anyway!

I hope that you find His Love for you in a new, fresh, and VERY REAL way today! He knows your name, He knows your thoughts, and He LOVES YOU ANYWAY! That is a more comforting thought than the warmest fire on the coldest, iciest, wettest Winter day! When it gets confusing, stressful, worrisome, or just plain hard...stop and rejoice in the fact that you are LOVED! Then, allow Him to show you what He is up to in your difficulty!