God...heating and cooling...

As I write this, I hear our heat pump humming in the background. Nothing unusual. We hear it in the winter time as it heats our home and we hear it in the summer time as it cools our home...and keeps me breathing. As we soon approach the twenty year mark of moving and living here, I pray this amazing machine will continue working well for awhile longer. Times of no heat...or no air conditioning..are very challenging for us...especially with my health conditions.

I never thought I would say this, but it just occurred to me that our heat pump reminds me of God. He is always there...as He embraces us in the tender warmth of His arms during the most chilling days of life. Yet in the scorching heat of life's journey, when we seek relief and renewal, He is always there to provide His assuring, refreshing Breath of love and life.

Unlike our heating/cooling system, I never have to be concerned about the longevity of God's Presence. His love never fails. He never grows weary in surrounding me each day. No matter where I go...or live...He will be with me.

I am so very grateful for our heating/cooling system....but I am most grateful for God who brings hope, healing, love, life and peace and purpose in my life daily. Guaranteed with no warranty expiration. I can certainly live...and breathe...with that. ♥~thl