Snow Day

Snow day! Sweet music to the ears of a child. That translated into school being canceled and a fun packed day forthcoming. I remember those special days. What should I do first? Work on my model Camaro? Play a board game? Go outside to build a snow man? Or I might just go sled riding. The more it snowed the better. A snow day was always a highlight during those winter months. As an adult I don’t see it quite like that anymore. I see snow days now only as an extra burden. Namely, because I must remove all that snow to complete the daily task I have impending.

Be Still

With snow shovel in hand, I ponder… wouldn’t it be grand if I could still have the elation of a child on a snow day? Maybe not the urge to go sledding, but to see that falling snow as a heavenly reminder; that all I can accomplish, all that I have worked hard for, is comparatively fleeting to what the Lord can do with one stroke of His magnificent brush. With that in mind and amidst a world full of agenda’s, we can all use this reminder to “be still and know that He is God” (Psalm 46:10). In fact, it is just one of the many beautiful memos God uses to show that He is in control of all the circumstances that transpire in our life, (Philippians 4:6-7).

God can use a simple fresh blanket of white snow to demonstrate how easy it is for Him to cover up the darkness of the earth. Thus, a beautiful symbol of concealing all that is unclean, (Psalm 51:7). Providing a new perspective of how I should find a way to look at this snow day as just another method of God’s grace instead of seeing it as adding work to my space, (Hebrews 4:16).

A New Perspective On Snow Days

So, what changed my perspective of a simple snow day between the time of when I was a child to now? If older means wiser, then I must admit that great merit must be given to the humility naturally possessed in the heart of a child (Matthew 18:1-5). As we grow older, the worries of the world creep into our hearts and suddenly, tangible things become important. Work seems to be a priority. Self-centered ideals become our idols.  Snow days thus becomes burdensome. Not that shoveling snow will ever be joyous, but submitting to the wonderous works of our mighty God will be.

Humility Of A Child

Slowing down and taking a closer look at that deep white wonderland with the perspective that He is bigger than this world. A reminder that my needs, pains and desires are in the hands of my Lord who is so much greater and powerful than I, (Isaiah 55:8-9). If I can do that, then just maybe I can look at that snow day with the same elation I did in my youth.

Dear Lord, help me look at the snow days in my life with gratitude and thanksgiving. For all good and perfect gifts come from You (James 1:17).

Amen.

Psalm 46:10
Philippians 4:6-7
Psalm 51:7
Hebrews 4:16
Matthew 18:1-5
Isaiah 55:8-9
James 1:17