Sun Shine

Winter cold has finally hit Wyoming. Last week and thru the weekend it was down to -17 with wind chill about -30, but below 0 it really doesn't matter. Over the weekend the daytime highs rose up to a balmy +10 and the sun was shining, so I was able to walk some everyday. I noticed when I was out and a cloud came over the sun, the cold quickly became oppressive even if the temperature was the same.

This is very similar to how I feel when I let worry, self-pity, or some other similar emotion shield me from God. He is still there, but like that sun, shielded from me. I don't feel cold when shielded from the Father but depressed and helpless.

I can't make the clouds go away, but I am learning how to bring God back into view with the warmth of His Grace and comfort. How this happens I am not quite sure, but a thought comes through and says, "It doesn't have to be like this, remember you are a child of God," or something like that. Must be the Spirit, don't you think. Thank you God.