Christmas snow, we call it.
Big fluffy flakes clinging to the Cedars and Evergreens.
An ethereal landscape.We’re not really ready for this kind of weather to have settled in.
There is still much to do in preparation for Winter.
But the darkness and cold have forced us inside.
I have been taking the time to re read earlier blog posts.
They are hard to read.
Difficult to step into the raw.
But I’ve been finding hope and a reminder that trying to be Thankful in all things is work.
Trying to be thankful in all things is good.
It changes us.
This post from November 21, 2014 is still a part of my journey each day.
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November 21, 2014
I am reminded that Jesus often withdrew.
He stepped away from the crowds and the fullness of the day.
He intentionally took time to be alone; to rest in His Father.
Often that time was cut short.
He was highly pursued.
People wanted to be in his presence.
But he was human.
And life got overwhelming.
So, Jesus withdrew.
These are lessons I am learning.
Learning how to be quiet.
How to pull away from the tyranny of the urgent and rest, in the Lord;
Hebrews 4:10
for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works,
just as God did from his.
Time away with the family
No schedule
No plans
Time in the Ancient Word
Kids relaxing; sitting in bed, watching TV
time to read
My farmer relaxing
Coffee-already made; which isn’t really good-off in search of a good cuppa
Breakfast-all prepared
NO CLEAN UP
shelter from the cold
A man from California and his family
the path of gratitude