Gasp!!!

I got another "love note"

from God today!

Look what he did this time!

I stood at the window for a long time this morning

just looking at the beauty of this display.

Can you see it?

It's hope

and it's right there

illustrated for me in a glorious display

of God's creation!

The contrast of the dark clouds

and the snowcapped mountains

illuminated by the sun,

is a metaphor

for how I've been feeling lately.

Isn't it just like God to wrap his arms around me

and illuminate my heart with his love

in the darkness of my own self-accusations,

my own doubt,

my persistant fear,

and my self-centered view life?

My life verse, Jeremiah 29:11 says:

"For I know the plans I have for you,

declares the Lord.

Plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future."

What I'm hearing:

"Becca, I have big plans for you!

Even in the midst of these looming dark clouds,

I know what I'm doing.

When you think the coldness of the Winter snow

will forever lay like a thick blanket

over your fearful heart,

I'm here

and my light is very much alive

and working in you.

Spring is on it's way!

I'm making something beautiful

and will illuminate it brilliantly for you

in my time."