One morning as I opened the window shades on the large windows overlooking the lake it was brilliant white and gleaming in the sunrise. What a picture of beauty! Snow comes rarely on the Oregon coast, so I grabbed my camera, went outside and took some pictures. The early morning pristine snow with colors of gold, pink, and various hues of blue in the sunrise made a sight to behold. When the day was mostly gone the snow was a dingy brown on the roads and has a mottled look everywhere else. A melting mess. The day took its toll on its beauty and the substance of it, there was hardly a trace left.
Our days at times are similiar. We start out early feeling sure and solid, and even a little beautiful at times, then as our day wears on we get worn and discouraged, with our hope and strength melting as we wonder wondering where our plans for this great day went. It happens to all of us more days than we want to admit. Does it need to? At least on such a regular basis? How about if we have a sure fire plan and we stick to it and let nothing detour us from our goals? You know - "try harder". Then life's problems enter in, and we get this sense of out of control once again.
What if we aren't supposed to be in control in the first place? But who will be if we're not?- we cry out! When that out of control feeling hits and you are melting fast, would you be willing to try something different? Ho about listening quietly in your spirit, mind, and heart, and ask God, your Creator, to be in control? And invite Him to be with you? (He already is of course, however He will enter into your life in many more ways when you ask and want a closer relationship with Him.
Did you know that the Creator of all things has a beautiful plan for you? He wants you to be at rest in your spirit, and to enjoy the days He has given you on this earth. A day of beauty with sparkling white snow comes from His Hand, and although it won't last, it is something to behold and enjoy while we can. Receive strength from it and go forward looking for the next wonder.
"This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalm 118:24) Be glad? Even with melting snow, and a personal melt down? Yes, because He is with us, He knows our struggles, and sees our frailness. His longs for us to be who He made us to be- not phony trying to be perfect - but to come as we are, and lean on Him. He gives us grace, favor we don't deserve because He is love. He wants us to trust when life seems out of control. He will provide everything we need. (Philippians 4:19)
Meltdowns may come occasionally, and when they do, allow Jesus to scoop you up to restore you with hope. Put your trust and hope in Him, not in circumstances, people, or even yourself. He has each new morning all dressed up like a fresh snow, and even when the day wears on -like our energy- it is still a beautiful day in which we can rest assured will be okay as we trust His control and relax ours.
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