PURE AS SNOW

It's always a great day when snow is involved. Today was the first snowfall of the year around here (possibly the only one, we'll see), it wasn't much, but to me it was more than enough. I've always loved snow. Some of my most cherished memories consist of waking up on a winter's morning to find a yard that was completely bare the night before entirely covered in pure, white snow. Just as I bubbled over with childlike joy at such a sight way back then, it still holds true today, maybe even more so now. I think that that is one reason why I love snow so much, it has the power to bring out the kid in one again, to fill one with that same sense of euphoria that they experienced in their youth. Growing older I think that we're all aware of how we lose our childhood innocence, in thought and actions and everything in between, but for some reason, when the sky begins to fill with those white snowflakes we're taken back to a more simple time, when the world wasn't so faulty, stressful, or what have you, and we're able to find that peace and reverie once again. In much the same way, I can't help but look at the snow that falls upon the ground, covering the dirt and grime, and see such a vivid picture of God's own grace towards us. The snow, so pure and white, can cast such a thick blanket over all the filth that culminates on the ground that one would never even have the slightest idea of what lay underneath; not only that, but that same snow can take the darkest of days and illuminate it in white. By the grace of God, through His son Jesus, our own filth is not only covered, but washed away, and in doing so, our dreary lives become bright and full of hope. The hustle and bustle of selfish ambition, the pain of our own sins and those of others towards us, the imperfections, they're all stilled and covered in Jesus' blood, replacing our brandishing marks with the purity of Jesus, and granting us peace and joy. Whatever positive feelings that snowfall can bring about in a person, Jesus is capable of creating those feelings at least tenfold (and most definitely more). In such a day and age that we're in, I hope that not only will people find a peaceful escape in a wintery layer of snow, but I pray that they will see and know the grace, peace, and hope that God offers by way of Jesus.

SNOW

Pure and white, coming down,
Calm throughout,
Child-like fancies springing forth,
Simple pleasures,
Complexities leading to fascination,
Indescribably picturesque,
Stillness, peace, contentment, joy,
Gift from God, His beauty through nature,
Snow.

(I wrote this last year in the midst of watching a beautiful snowstorm envelope the bustling city, in those moments time seemed to slow down, not only for me, but for all the people around. . .I loved it)