I am
grateful for the kind response to my previous post in comments here and on
Facebook. I am glad I decided to share something personal because it helps me
feel more of a connection with those who read it. Thank you! This time, I’m
going to go with something a little more light-hearted. Let’s talk about snow!
I’m
going to start with a verse, because it fits so well with this story. Ephesians
3:20-21 (NIV) says, “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we
ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be
glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever
and ever! Amen.” It started with a small prayer I had on my heart when I first
moved in to my new home in August 2019. I noticed the beautiful view I had from
my bedroom window, and I imagined how beautiful the yard and view beyond would
be if it was covered with snow. Those who know me pretty well, know that I love
winter, snow, and all the wardrobe, cozy blankets, and hot cocoa that come with
it. As that winter of 2019 to 2020 came and went, I prayed that it would snow
and was a bit disappointed that all we got was a very light dusting in January.
In fact, it had been years since my part of Oklahoma had received more than an
inch or two at a time. December 2020 started off fairly mild, and I thought it
would be another dry winter. My prediction proved to be quite wrong!
On December
13, we got a beautiful, thick snow that covered my yard with the blanket of
white that I hoped for. When it had all melted away by the 18
th, I
figured I wouldn’t be seeing much more until the next winter season. I was
grateful for the “one time” winter wonderland and the answer to my little
prayer. Yet again, I was mistaken! In mid-February, we experienced what many
Oklahomans (and other states) have dubbed “snowmageddon”. After a couple days
of light freezing rain and ice, we received multiple days of snowfall and
sub-zero temperatures, which is not a common occurrence in this state. I was in
a blissful winter heaven! Winter holds such marvelous beauty! Going back to my
prayer for snow, God went, as the King James’ Version puts it, “exceedingly
abundantly above” what I expected or imagined possible. This isn’t the first
time I’ve witnessed that verse in action, but it certainly made a big
impression on me this time. God continuously provides for the needs of His
children, but He sees their wants as well. Sometimes, He blesses us with those
moments that make us smile and remind us of the benefits of having a child-like
faith. For those who are not huge fans of winter like myself, I’ll “try” not to
pray so much next time :) In the meantime, I hope you enjoy a very small
portion of my 2020/2021 winter photos. If you want to see more, check out my
Instagram.
