I arose this morning to a glorious site. Frost had crystallized everything all around and it was beautiful. Knowing full well that the sun was already rising up over the hill and soon the frosted limbs would lose their splendor, I grabbed my camera with the hope to preserve the scene that lie before me. Soon to be no more.
This brought to mind the different hardships and all of its details that so many of us are going through this season in our lives. Illness. Loss. Grief. Pain. Financial needs. Unemployment. Worry. Doubt. Hopelessness. All wondering where the road ends and peace begins.
I am here to remind you that, "Weeping may endure thru the night, but joy cometh in the morning." ~ Psalm 30:5 Meaning, nothing lasts forever. There is Mercy. There is Forgiveness. There is Grace for the taking. And there is Unconditional Love that came down in the form of a babe one starry night in Bethlehem. God in Flesh. His one purpose to bring Hope to a hurting and dying world.
In the midst of trials, if our eyes are open to it, we will witness a kaleidoscope of endless wonders that God sends us as a precious reminder, He is there. Always. As we marvel, His peace rains down upon us providing the strength to carry on.
So, in the quietness of a cold winters nigh, I held my head up high towards the Heavens, taking witness of the twinkling, starry sky. Breathing in the crisp air as I spoke of heartfelt gratitude to my God and King. A Kaleidoscope of diamonds from a night sky and softly lit colored gems wound tightly upon a small tree became my moment of wonder. And as I drank it all in, then entering my home with my youngest and hubby in toe, His Grace warmed my heart with gladness and strength to endure.
