Today was a snow day. So was yesterday. It's funny how that happens at least once or twice per year in Cincinnati. I am not good with snow days because I'm not good at sitting still and being "locked in." Typically I put on my snow gear and head out into the white death looking for something fun to do. Not this year. This year I'm stuck because I'm still in a cast and on crutches from my recent ankle surgery. Nothing says "America's Funniest Home Videos" like crutches on ice. So, I decided to save my body (and my ego) and stay inside the last two days. The problem is, it's been really hard allowing myself to get quiet and just be still.
In Scripture it says, "Be still and know that I am God." I really wanted to do this over the past few days. But I can't say it happened for too long. Lately, something about being really quiet and listening for God has been tough. It might be my current predicament. I really am not worth all that much after a month of not being able to run or work out or do anything athletic. I think I've come to realize that as my stress reliever. But still, I know the only place I can find the LORD and His complete attention is sitting quietly at the foot of the cross.
And so this is where we all must go...to really hear our LORD. And isn't it nice that every so often He provides us with unique opportunities...sometimes even forced opportunities...to meet with Him. And when we do, we are able to forget about the day and all the mess that is going on in our lives and just remember what life is really about.
Thank you Jesus for a snow day...a day where, although I didn't use it to it's fullest, was still able to help me to connect with you!!
