Although I love winter's beauty, I will once again admit that I do not enjoy winter weather. I grew up in the mountains so it is nothing new. I certainly understand and respect that there is a purpose for this season. I even embrace the beauty, traditions, fashion and enjoyment associated with winter. It's just not my favorite season.
Snow and ice storms are my least favorite parts of winter. It concerns me greatly when my family and friends travel in dangerous conditions. Cold temperatures are a constant struggle with my health. Yet there's one more winter factor that I find a bit challenging. Daylight is shorter and night time is longer. That makes a difference in activities, traveling and daily life.
It helps to remember that after the shortest day of the year, December 21, (also called winter solstice), daylight increases until the longest day of the year occurs, usually on June 21, (also called the summer solstice). Even in the cold, dark days of winter, we notice daylight lengthening. This brings assurance, encouragement and hope for warmer and brighter days.
I began thinking. Sometimes life seems dreary, bleak and cold. The journey seems long and exhausting. But what a blessing to know that there is hope on the horizon! Light will come. Warmth will return. Better days are ahead.
I often look into the eastern sky and remember that the Brightest Light will someday appear with The Son shining far more brilliantly than we can imagine! He will be recognized with certainty. He will replace this long journey with eternity. His glory will shine eternally. Yes, brighter, longer days are ahead. May I never lose sight of His glory, hope and love...daily!♥~thl
"And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Isaiah 40: 5
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