Don't get up, I will find my way out: Brrrrrr

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Brrrrrr

It was 32 degrees out this morning and my car was covered with ice. As I left Carmichael, it actually warmed up a few degrees - which wasn't a good thing. As soon as the temperature rose, the fog settled it. By the time I got to work, it was VERY thick. It is definitely winter here - the days are shorter, the trees are barren and the fog is settling into the valley.

It can be a dreary and depressing time of the year for many. It is easy to let the gloom, damp and chill seep into your soul. As I listen to the Psalms of David this morning, I am struck by how often he started out gloomy and depressed but ended on a high note. The is power in our memories and it is important to choose which ones to dwell upon. David always chose to dwell on memories of blessings and victory. By doing that, he avoided the trap of depression and despair.

What memories are you choosing to dwell on today?

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Gratitude

As I wend my way through the fields, fens and forests of life, I find myself changing - oh not in large obvious ways for the most part, but in gentle, subtle ways (well sometimes large, obvious and PAINFUL ways). I take with me a little bit of every place I have been. Of all the influences in my life, by far the greatest is my Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ. His grace and mercy are the reason I am still breathing and "wending." From Him, I endeavor to take the most "bits" and apply the most change.

Of great importance in my life is my beautiful wife, Emma. She is truly the love of my life and my dearest treasure. She too has displayed enormous grace and mercy in our relationship. Without her at my side I would drift aimlessly indeed. She carries my love and my pride with her wherever she goes.