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Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. 

– Psalm 119:105

The Now

2/20/2014

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There is a time for every season…Ecclesiastes 3:1

Sometimes when my young adult children pass through the kitchen my mind will flash back to days gone by.  I had one of those experiences this week and it really put a dent in my perspective.  We got another big heap of snow this week and I had yet another snow day.  The boys didn’t thought and as I watched them leave for work and college classes I happened to look out the window and see the biggest snow drifts that have ever been on our lawn.  There were places in the back yard where the drifts were several feet deep.  As I stared at that sparkly snow I realize there were no tracks.  Years ago our yard would have been the world’s greatest place to play. But as I walked from window to window all I saw was deep, fresh unmarked snow.  No sled marks, no snowmobile tracks no snow angels or tunnels, forts or snowmen.  As I stood there getting way too sentimental I remembered the wishes I’d made when my kids were in their snow stomping days.

I remember all too well how long it took to bundle them all up, find 6 gloves and 3 hats and 6 boots that all fit and matched (ok…so they didn’t always match).  By the time they all got zipped and buttoned and tied up I was sweaty and frustrated and relieved that they were out the door!  I would wish they would stay out and play for hours so I could have some peace and quiet. I remember all the energy it took to get them out there and it never failed, 5 minutes later someone was yelling from the doorway, “Mom, I have to go to the bathroom!” or “Mom, so and so put snow down my back, I need a towel!” or my very favorite, “Mom, I lost my boot in the snow hill!”  For the amount of work it would take to get them out there to track up the snow, it never seemed to last long enough. I wished for them to be independent and creative out there in the snow without my help but before I knew it they would be in and the back room would be a mess of wet, cold puddles and drippy snow pants and boots. It would take twenty minutes to get everything hung and mopped   up and then we’d do it all over again.  Flashing back to that part of winter made that sparkly uninterrupted snow seem less sentimental.

I wondered that morning this week as I stood there staring at the snow how many things I had wished away in my life.  It seems like we’re often wishing for the day when we won’t be so busy or when things won’t be so hectic or when the kids get more independent and don’t need us so much.  But, are we really satisfied when that day arrives?  That snow storm made me realize I should do a better job of recognizing the hand of God in every circumstance and stage of life.  Life comes in seasons. It won’t always be the same, which is to say if things are hard it doesn’t mean it will always be hard and if something is simple and lovely that won’t always last either.  God works through all circumstances and with each season of life there is growth and challenge and joy if we stop and look for it.  There is blessing and benefit in every stage and season of life.  Each one has a purpose and God has perfectly designed and arranged it to define and mature a certain part of our holiness.  Little kids mean puddles in the entryway, big kids mean uninterrupted snow…each is full of blessing and beauty; I have to ask God to help me find that beauty in every season of my life. God help me find you in the NOW of my days and help me stop looking so hard for you in the “then’s” and the “when’s”!

A Seed To Plant:  Say a prayer for your “present”.  Ask God to help you recognize His work THIS day without comparing it to yesterday or tomorrow.

Blessings on your day!
4 Comments
Kim
2/20/2014 02:50:04 am

I pulled two boots out of snow piles yesterday! This is a great reminder to see those days from a different perspective. Your blogs always have such great timing!!

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MaryAnn
2/20/2014 06:08:21 am

Great post!! about to launch the first one into the world, realizing how fast time goes. appreciate every day;

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Sarah
2/23/2014 11:41:30 pm

Thanks Sheri, for the reminder to enjoy every season of our life. Each one brings it's own blessings!

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Amy
3/5/2014 04:42:31 am

Sheri,
Good reminder! My Mom always used to say, "Don't wish your life away".

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