Tonight's weather has been a true lesson for me. Not that long ago, when wintry weather arrived, I made sure our young children were fed, bathed, dressed warmly and safe in our home with some source of heat, light and security. During this time, we prayed for their Daddy to arrive home safely from work. I didn't like the dangerous weather but having the assurance of being together was crucial.
Tonight was quite different. Tim was at work...still is, actually. Rachel had to leave the hospital in the middle of the bad weather to drive to her place. Micah is at the apartment in Lexington with classes in the morning. I am home...with alternate heat, candles and supplies on standby. We are all in different places...in the middle of hazardous weather conditions. It isn't easy being a wife and mom and feeling unable to take care of them.
I stayed busy, of course. But I was so relieved to hear from each of them and realizing they were safe...so far.
As I worked around the house, I glanced over at a special, white candle burning brightly in the kitchen. It is a recent gift from our son...and represents his sweet love. It was then that I was reminded of an absolute truth.
That candle was illuminating light no matter how much ice covered our ground. It was sharing heat no matter how cold the air is outside. Its sweet fragrance filled the room regardless of the fact that my white rose bush outside is frozen and dormant. The candle was doing its work and making all the difference...even on a dark, cold, icy and treacherous night.
If that candle could do so much in the middle of darkness, I must realize that my Heavenly Father can do so very much more! He shines in the darkest of times. He lights the way, even in the storms. His love brings warmth and assurance just when we need it most. The gift of His son has proven His amazing and steadfast love. And the sweetness of His Presence fills my heart each moment...even the tough ones.
If He can do all this, He can certainly take care of my precious husband, daughter and son...and that includes guiding them safely during icy weather. He loves them and will hold them in His hands as I hold them in my heart.
It's still cold, icy and treacherous outside. But my family and friends are in His care. They may not be in my arms right now...but they are in His each moment. And I am forever grateful that there is room in His loving arms for me, too. ♥~thl
Tonight was quite different. Tim was at work...still is, actually. Rachel had to leave the hospital in the middle of the bad weather to drive to her place. Micah is at the apartment in Lexington with classes in the morning. I am home...with alternate heat, candles and supplies on standby. We are all in different places...in the middle of hazardous weather conditions. It isn't easy being a wife and mom and feeling unable to take care of them.
I stayed busy, of course. But I was so relieved to hear from each of them and realizing they were safe...so far.
As I worked around the house, I glanced over at a special, white candle burning brightly in the kitchen. It is a recent gift from our son...and represents his sweet love. It was then that I was reminded of an absolute truth.
That candle was illuminating light no matter how much ice covered our ground. It was sharing heat no matter how cold the air is outside. Its sweet fragrance filled the room regardless of the fact that my white rose bush outside is frozen and dormant. The candle was doing its work and making all the difference...even on a dark, cold, icy and treacherous night.
If that candle could do so much in the middle of darkness, I must realize that my Heavenly Father can do so very much more! He shines in the darkest of times. He lights the way, even in the storms. His love brings warmth and assurance just when we need it most. The gift of His son has proven His amazing and steadfast love. And the sweetness of His Presence fills my heart each moment...even the tough ones.
If He can do all this, He can certainly take care of my precious husband, daughter and son...and that includes guiding them safely during icy weather. He loves them and will hold them in His hands as I hold them in my heart.
It's still cold, icy and treacherous outside. But my family and friends are in His care. They may not be in my arms right now...but they are in His each moment. And I am forever grateful that there is room in His loving arms for me, too. ♥~thl
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