I stepped outside on one of the darkest nights of the week. My heart was heavy with the weight of many hard things, and as I walked along the snowy drive, listening to the crunch, and thinking, I lifted my eyes up to the heavens and cried out to God to give me strength and wisdom. And as I looked up, I saw the stars, each one brightly shining, each one steadily keeping its course in the heavens, no matter how dark the night. And as the tears began to fall, I thanked God for the perfect example of what He desired in me.
The darker the night, the brighter the stars. It does not change them, it does not affect their light, but only strengthens it. And if it is so with the stars, why not with me?
The snow is falling steadily just now, covering all with yet another blanket of pure white. It is piling up against everything in it’s way, and each little crystal of ice builds upon the one beneath it.
How could it be that this snow, this cold, icy mound of snow, is the very thing that is protecting the tender first leaves of some of the native plants beneath? From the snow, they gather the warmth that keeps them alive.
Life, too, has it’s share of icy moments. May I learn to gather the warmth from the coldness, that instead of destroying life, these wintry seasons will strengthen and preserve.
Wow! This is really good. I’m going through some hard times in my life right now. I keep wanting to ask God “why?” I’ve known the truths of how trials bring us closer to God and make us stronger, but it is still hard. Thank you for the reinforcement of that truth.
There is something special about a snowy walk under the stars. I love talking to God there too!
WOW Chantel this was so beautiful and very timely =)) i was missing YLCF posts so much last week, i was so pleased to read yours tonight =)) thanks Chantel for always having such insightful and wonderful posts =))
take care!
Blessings & HUGS!
In Him, Jane.
What a blessing and good reminder! It is my prayer that even in the midst of stormy trials, I come out shining for my Saviour!
Thanks Chantel! That was beautiful. What a wonderful reminder!
Take care!
Love,
Esther
What a beautiful picture of what God can do in the darkest times…thank you for sharing, Chantel.