Silent Snow

As I sit here writing this, I have a great view out my window. It's about midnight in Boone, and a gentle snow is falling. The world outside is calm and silent. Nature itself is hushed, admiring the beauty of the falling snow.

As I see the snowflakes, I too am amazed. One of the things that I love the most, is that no two snowflakes are the same. Every one is different, yet when looked at from a distance, they all look the same.

The same concept applies to humanity. We are all unique individuals, each one serving their own unique purpose in the universe. However, when God looks at us, we all look the same. He loves us each the same, and wants us all to come to the full knowledge of Christ.

I go to sleep tonight watching the snow, and praying for my life to be as the snowflake. Beautiful, graceful, and loved by all.

"Oh! the snow, the beautiful snow, Filling the sky and earth below, Over the housetops, over the street, Over the heads of the people you meet. Dancing, Flirting, Skimming along."
-J.W. Watson

May God keep you this and every night.

Husband Material

Today's enlightenment comes courtesy of a lady from my church. Apparently, I'm husband material. I must explain.....

I was playing the postlude at church today, when this lady comes up to the piano and just stands there and looks. Of course, I wrapped up the song and asked if I could help her with something. I figured she was going to ask for a specific song, but she had something else to say.

"You're going to be a wonderful husband someday to some lucky lady." This kind of caught me off guard. I had to find out how she drew this conclusion. She said that I was a real sweet guy, and the fact I could play the piano was a major plus. "You can serenade your sweetheart with your beautiful playing" she said. She went on to say how intelligent I was, ect... but she never said good looking.

After that, I began looking back on what she said. As is my nature, I began finding holes in her argument. Of course, as his His nature, He began filling then in.

How can I be that great of husband material....

I'm not that strong. "The Lord God is my strength.." Hab. 3:19 Ok...you're right....Oh but...

I'm not going to be that rich. "nor trust in uncertain riches, but in this living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy" I Tim. 6:18 You're right again..

Ok. So I have determined that I can't make the decision on my own. So what do you think? Am I really great husband material???

"If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand."- Author Unknown.