A good day for a comfortable rest

As much as we lament about a winter snowstorm, I have to admit I enjoy the quiet that accompanies the falling snow.  Unlike a thunderstorm, which I also enjoy, the snow falls silently.  No roaring thunder or streaking lightning.  Just the silent falling, unless it contains ice pellets, which I do not like!

Our first snowfall of the season occurred last night, bringing around 2 inches of snow to our yard and walk.  It's beautiful today, with the pine trees sporting a coat of white frosting, and the fields comfortably covered by their new blanket of snow.  The serenity brings a sense of peace as I look across the landscape. 

After church we returned to our cozy bungalow home for an afternoon of watching the Chiefs play football.  We love our Chiefs even when they mess up their plays.   After a hectic week of Thanksgiving festivities, it's nice to take a break.  We'll start the coming week with a refreshed sense of purpose after a quiet day of relaxation.   It's a real blessing to live in a place and time where we can be warm and comfortable in our homes and enjoy as much snack food as we want. 

In this season of hope, let us remember those who don't have these luxuries.  Those who suffer from having to sleep outdoors as the snow falls around them, and don't have a warm cozy bed to sleep in.  Those who are continually hungry, in spite of being fed at least one meal a day.  Who don't get to enjoy a warm morning shower or a steaming cup of morning coffee.  If you feel so directed, take a couple of minutes to pray for all those people who don't know what a relaxing, refreshing Sunday afternoon feels like.  Allow your heart to be open to the needs of others, so that they too will feel blessed with a quiet serenity, if only for a few brief moments.