News and Events: Weather

Christmas is over, the New Year has begun and the children are back in school.  And it's winter!  How is the weather where you live? I have to admit that l like the snow.  I like going out and playing in it.  Sister Patricia Jean likes to take walks in the early morning snow before anyone else has gotten out.  She says that she is able to hear the quiet.  It is a time of prayer and reflection for her.  I know snow can be a bother at times but it can also be a time to give thanks to God.

A winter scene from a few years ago.

There are many times and places when we can turn our minds to God and reflect on His goodness.  Instead of getting mad at someone's crazy driving, we can pray that they reach their destination in safety.  You can pray for the person in line at the grocery store while you are waiting.  You can thank God for the beautiful sunset or sunrise.  And yes, you can even thanks God for the snow.

We can have two different attitudes in life.  One attitude is to look at all the things that are not going our way and grumble about it.  The other is to look at all the good in people and rejoice at the many hidden blessings in our lives.  Yes, there are tough times in our lives.  Yes, the snow can pile up and the wind blows and we can find ourselves getting colder and colder.  Those are the times the we need to spend more time with God.  We need to draw nearer to Him and to ask for His help.  He is ready and willing to help because He loves us so much.

So whatever the weather is in your area, give thanks to God.  Keep a postivie attitude while you wait for the flowers to bloom in spring.