Snow Day

I sit here looking out my front room window looking at the snow that covers the brown grass of fall. I understand that every state in the continental U.S. has had snow. The only state being Hawaii. So this past Sunday our bulletin talks about snow days. I want to share what a person had to say concerning how we can relinquish control because of heavy snos fall.

SNOW DAY!
Heavy snow has a way of forcing us to relinquish control. Normal agendas cease as extreme conditions ensue. Our response to setbacks--weather-related or otherwise--often painfully reveals our desire to be in control. Does our blood pressure rise with frustration? Do we feel helpless and angry? Perhaps God is giving us an opportunity to put our trust in Him. We can relax in the knowledge 'that all things work together for good to them that love God' (Romans 8:28). Then we can enjoy our "snow days," submitting ourselves to God's sovereignty and resting in the knowledge that He knows what's best. Next time an agenda is upended, consider the plans God may have for you. They may be better than the ones you make yourself.

My blood preassure does rise and I become very frustrated that I can't be the one who handles my control over any agenda of mine. Getting angry is my middle name at times expecially when someone or something makes me helpless in handlly the situation.